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La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal
by Lancôme
La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal is a lighthearted and tropical reinterpretation of the classic La Vie Est Belle, capturing a sun-kissed beach day with its creamy coconut and soft vanillic sweetness. The opening features a bright citrus and pink pepper spark that feels refreshing, quickly melting into a lush heart of sweet vanillas, tropical ylang-ylang, and powdery iris. This gives it a delicate, almost powder-heavy grace that floats above the skin. The scent evolves into a warm, comforting caramel-kissed coconut with a subtle pink pepper and bandwidth, ultimately settling into a long-lasting, pleasantly oozing milkiness. It’s particularly well-suited for spring and summer wear, though some find it cloying in very hot and humid conditions. While it shares DNA with the original La Vie Est Belle, its natural floral tone and tropical character suit a loved style rather than a cloying one. The fragrance has excellent longevity and moderate projection, making it a signature scent for those who adore coconut and floral nuance in soft, uplifting sensations.
Pros
- +A fresh, vibrant citrus and pink pepper opening with a balanced sweetness
- +Long-lasting performance with moderate projection
- +A unique, pleasantly tropical coconut with a vanilla-accented softness
- +Approachable and joyful character, excellent for warm-weather wear
Cons
- −Can feel cloying or overly sweet on some skin chemistries
- −Sprays with a plastic or synthetically oscillating smell on some skin types
- −Some users feel it's not suitable for very hot, humid climates due to its richness