Lancôme has long been synonymous with timeless elegance and effortless French beauty. Two things we covet. Maybe that’s why we literally can’t remember a time when we didn’t have a bottle from the Parisian perfume house claiming space on our vanity, including its newest addition, La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire.
A breathtaking reinterpretation of the rose, the brand’s iconic flower, perfumers Anne Flipo and Dominique Ropion mix-mastered a harmonious symphony of floral, woody and musky notes to celebrate every facet of femininity.
From the first spritz, the scent is bright and modern with an opening burst of bergamot, orange oil and green stem accord. As it settles, a unique triad of roses waft forward, each one bringing a distinct characteristic to the scent. Fresh rose water imparts a crisp, dewy vibrance, evoking the scent of a garden kissed by morning rain. Rose Damascena absolue adds sensual depth, rich with honeyed warmth and velvety petals. Finally, the futuristic space rose accord introduces an airy, almost ethereal floralcy, lifting the composition into an entirely new olfactory dimension. They seamlessly blend into a warm and grounded base of iris, gourmand accord, moss and ambroxan. Refined, the iris concrete, the signature of the La Vie Est Belle collection, lends a powdery elegance, while the woody, musky earthy notes anchor the eau, providing a depth and sophistication that lingers. The overall effect is expressive, fresh and memorable.
“La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire is a modern interpretation of the rose, the iconic flower of perfumery,” says Anne Flipo. “It’s a testament to the dedication and artistry of those who crafted this extraordinary fragrance for women.”Dominique Ropion adds, “This formula celebrates the rose in all its forms.”
Even the bottle is a work of art. Designed by renowned artist Catherine Krunas, the iconic La Vie Est Belle is reimagined with each petal paying tribute to the multi-faceted nature of femininity, while the wings fluttering from the neck of the flacon—transitioning from white to pink with a hint of silver glitter—evoke the delicacy of a blooming rose. The result is a bottle as captivating as the pink juice within.
Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire EDP, $150 for 50 ml, available at the Hudson’s Bay and online at www.lancome.ca.
