Lancome La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire

4.1
Overall
Accords
rose
woody
citrus
powdery
musky
amber
Notes Pyramid
Top
BergamotOrangeStems Greens
Heart
Damask RoseRoseRose WaterIris
Base
AmbroxanMuskWoody NotesSandalwoodMoss
Community Verdict
Pros & Cons
- ✅ Lasts a full workday on most skin
- ✅ The iris keeps the rose from getting syrupy
- ✅ Damask absolute smells rich, not synthetic
- ✅ Moderate sillage, close wear, not a room filler
- ✅ Warm, powdery drydown that lingers
- ✅ The ambroxan gives it real staying power
- ❌ Can read sweet on some skin types
- ❌ Moderate sillage disappoints projection seekers
- ❌ The citrus opening fades fast
- ❌ Not as bold as some rose flankers
- ❌ May need reapplication after 6 hours on dry skin
- ❌ The green notes feel brief
- ❌ Some find the sweetness lingers too long