La Vie Est Belle Very Cherry L'Elixir Eau de Parfum Sample – Lancôme

Rich, fruity and warm, La Vie Est Belle Very Cherry L'Elixir Eau de Parfum opens with juicy black cherry before violet leaf brings a soft, powdery floral contrast, settling into warm oud with creamy vanilla depth.

Decanted from genuine retail bottles into unbranded travel-size atomisers. Available in 1ml, 5ml or 10ml sizes so you can try before committing to a full bottle.

At a glance

Fragrance family: Warm

Note journey: Black Cherry → Violet Leaf → Oud

First impression: Rich, juicy black cherry with a dark fruity sweetness

Develops into: Powdery violet leaf over warm oud, vanilla and cocoa butter

Best for: Evening wear and richer, more dressed-up occasions

Season: Wears well in Autumn and Winter

Gender lean: Feminine

Strength: Strong projection

What it actually smells like

Black cherry is immediately noticeable, giving the opening a deep, juicy fruitiness rather than a light cherry sweetness. Violet leaf introduces a softer, slightly powdery floral quality as it develops, before warm oud adds woody depth, rounded by cocoa butter and Madagascar vanilla for a smooth, creamy finish.

Who this is for

Ideal if you enjoy cherry fragrances but want something deeper and warmer than a straightforward fruity scent. The contrast between dark cherry, powdery violet and warm woods gives it a richer character that suits evening wear particularly well.

Not for you if

You prefer light, fresh fruit scents or cherry fragrances without a warm woody base.

Scent notes

Key notes: Black Cherry Accord, Violet Leaf Absolute, Oud Accord, Cocoa Butter Absolute, Madagascar Vanilla Infusion

Created by: Antoine Maisondieu · Christophe Raynaud

Sizes

1ml sample, 5ml discovery spray or 10ml travel spray.

Format: Hand-decanted perfume sample spray.

Your next discovery

If La Vie Est Belle Very Cherry appeals to you, try exploring Lost Cherry, La Petite Robe Noire or Rouge Smoking. Each explores its rich cherry sweetness and warm, darker depth from a different perspective.

All samples are hand-decanted from genuine retail bottles into unbranded travel-size atomisers.

Original retail packaging is not included.

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