Lancome La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu Eau de Parfum puts iris first: a Floral Fruity Gourmand for women with black currant, fig and orange blossom above jasmine, and a base of iris, a gourmand accord and patchouli. Fragrantica dates it to 2023 and lists iris, woody and fruity as its strongest accords.

Perfect for you if…

• You want the iris in La Vie Est Belle turned up.
• You like fig and black currant over a powdery base.
• You reach for scent as the weather cools.

At a glance

Why you'll love it

• Iris takes the lead. Iris sits in the base here, rather than in the heart, and gives the dry-down its powdery, earthy depth.
• A scent for late nights. Fragrantica voters rate it fall 834, winter 798, spring 626 and summer 260, and day over night (739 against 701).
• Fig and black currant. Black currant, fig and orange blossom open, a green-fruity start that is not sugary.
• Jasmine in between. Orange blossom and jasmine form a short, clear floral heart.
• What leads, what follows. Fragrantica's strongest accords, in order, are iris, woody, fruity, sweet, powdery, earthy, white floral, violet, patchouli, floral, and together they set what you smell most on skin.

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