How long does La Vie Est Belle last?

As an eau de parfum, it typically lasts six to eight hours on skin and longer on fabric. The praline and patchouli base is what keeps it going.

Is it better for day or night?

It works for both, but its sweetness and strength suit evenings and cool weather best. In heat, apply less.

Both are sweet gourmands. La Vie Est Belle is more floral and powdery from the iris; Black Opium is more coffee and vanilla.

Yes. This is the original eau de parfum in the pear, iris and praline formula, not one of the flankers such as L'Absolu or Iris Absolu.

One or two sprays on pulse points is enough. It projects strongly, so more tends to overwhelm.

A single 2.5 oz / 75 ml bottle of eau de parfum spray. No travel size or lotion is included.

Rated 5 out of 5 from 172 ratings.

25 stores we checked sell it, including ForeverLux, Perfume United, FragranceStorm, Fragrance Fun, Fragrance Spice.

At Fragrance Fun, for $73.00, 35% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

$73.00at Fragrance FunChecked 1 h ago

35% under what the other stores charge

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