La Vie Est Belle L'Extrait de Parfum by Mellerio dits Meller Lancôme

By the editors · 2 min readPear and black-currant open with a bright, syrupy snap that is instantly lacquered by iris, its cool violet-powder sheen cutting the fruit sugars and setting a polished, lipstick tone. The heart keeps that iris central, but folds in jasmine and orange blossom so the floral layer becomes creamy and expansive, pushing the composition toward confectionery rather than meadow. Vanilla, tonka and praline arrive early, melting the remaining tart edges into a warm, almond-caramel glaze, while patchouli gives a discreet cocoa-brown underside that keeps the sweetness from frosting the skin completely. On skin it stays remarkably linear: the candied iris simply grows softer and more musky-creamy over six hours, projecting at arm’s length for the first two before settling into a close, velvety haze. Cool fall evenings and office-friendly dates suit its cuddly, sugared skin aura best.