- How is L'Extrait different from the original La Vie Est Belle?
- The original leans on sweet praline, vanilla and patchouli. L'Extrait replaces much of that with iris, Damascena rose and oud, so it is drier, smokier and more evening-oriented.
- How long does it last?
- Most owners report several hours of wear, often a full day, with scent remaining on clothing. It is an extrait concentration, so two or three sprays is usually enough.
- Is it too strong for daytime?
- It is deep and woody, so many wear it for evenings and cold weather. In heat it can feel heavy; a single spray works better by day.
- Does it smell like oud?
- Oud is present but smoothed out with rose and iris. It reads as a soft woody base rather than a sharp or medicinal oud.
- Is it unisex?
- Lancôme markets it to women, but the rose-oud-iris structure is worn by men too. It leans feminine but is not sharply gendered.
- What size does it come in?
- The listed bottle is 1.7 fl oz. It is a concentrated extrait, so it lasts longer per spray than an eau de parfum of the same size.
- Where is the La Vie est Belle L’Extrait cheapest?
- At Jomashop, for $89.99, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the La Vie est Belle L’Extrait?
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 506 ratings.
- Where can I buy the La Vie est Belle L’Extrait?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Jomashop, FragranceNet.