La Vie Est Belle Vanille Nude

To my nose this fragrance seems a bit different than what is described by others and in the scent notes. In addition to the notes shown above, I immediately smell Iris giving the vanilla a waxiness and slight cherry almond hint to its nature, almost manifesting a vanilla lipstick scent! Perhaps that’s what they meant by “glazed” vanilla in the description. I also pick up praline and a touch of patchouli in the base. The patchouli is definitely lighter than in the OG, I personally like patchouli when it’s done well but those who find it a deal breaker should be aware it’s in this fragrance, but its gentle and doesn’t take over. I know Solar notes, are a fantasy note but I don’t really detect it, at least not in that salty or sunscreen way that I get in other fragrances that claim solar notes, perhaps I can detect a hint of warm skin in the sun but the heavier notes prevent this from being a summery skin scent in my opinion. This is the first LVEB I have felt moved to buy as I always found the original LVEB way too sweet and heavy in all the wrong ways for me personally. Upon hearing that the sweetness is turned down in this version and descriptions of a fluffy vanilla amber I went ahead and blind bought this during a sale. This doesn’t smell how I expected and I personally do not find this fragrance fluffy or light, I find it still very sweet and dense!! But somehow it all works for me and I love it! And the part I wasn’t expecting is indeed what I love most about it, The waxy iris really adds something special and keeps this fragrance from being just another vanilla, that along with the praline add a bit of sexiness to an otherwise very sugary, sweet, innocent fragrance! This fragrance is beautiful on its own but I’m excited to layer it with some of my more masculine scents to sweeten them up. I love the beautiful bottle as I am a sucker for anything with a bit of whimsy flare to it. My only regret is not getting a larger size!

I blind bought this and overall it’s a love. The only thing I can hope for is that they bring out a stronger more intense version. The bottle is absolutely stunning and so is the fragrance. Obviously this is advertised as a skin scent so you can’t really go into buying this thinking it will be a strong, heady perfume like the OG La vie est belle. On me it gives a scent bubble of about 2 hours before it turns into a skin scent but the skin scent does last a good amount of time. On clothes this does last longer. I tried a night test where I went to bed and in the morning I could smell the beautiful vanilla on my skin and also on my bedding. Unfortunately I do think this is way overpriced for what it is and you do have to overspray but I will probably buy again when on offer (as it frequently is) due to how gorgeous it is! To me this is an all year round kind of perfume...we are coming up to spring summer in the uk and thanks to the solar notes and the coconut I do think it will be a good summer one (not during really hot weather) but I also get the cozy vibe everyone is going on about for the other seasons. The full notes aren’t listed here but they are... Top Notes: Bergamot Essence, Orange Essence, Pink Pepper Heart Notes: Jasmine, Iris, Fluffy Coconut Accord Base Notes: Vanilla, White Musk, Sandalwood I also bought the body mist to help the longevity but I wouldn’t recommend as it doesn’t last past an hour. When I first sprayed this perfume I thought of the OG LVEB, the OG bronze goddess and mainly flowerbomb! All in all a beautiful fragrance but it depends on how you feel about it being mainly a skin scent. Like I said though I really hope they bring out a stronger version. Summing this one up I will say it’s a stunning perfume, I love the scent but I hope they bring out a stronger version.

I am so addicted to this perfume. I have been wearing it nonstop since I got it, and that’s not like me at all. I normally wear something different every day... I just follow my mood. But this has hit the spot for nearly a month. I can’t even remember the last time I wore one perfume every single day. I usually buy the LVEB flankers, and since I have so much, I bought this in the 1.7oz bottle. Well, since the Black Friday sales were on, I went back and got the full 3.4oz bottle too. I figure since I’m wearing it everyday with no signs of slowing down... I might as well get it while it’s on sale. It’s also not like me to buy backups... but here we are. Anyway, the scent itself... I get a warm, creamy and sweet vanilla, fluffy and powdery iris, smooth and creamy sandalwood... and toasted coconut. I like that it comes through as toasted for me, because solar (sunscreeny) coconut isn’t my favorite, and I have plenty of perfumes that scratch that itch when the mood strikes already. But the toasted quality of it brings warmth and a cozy feel to it. I really love this perfume a lot. The LVEB dna is there, but it’s more just a background hint. It almost feels like this could be an entirely different perfume line. This and L’Elixir are the least like LVEB original of the flankers I own (and they aren’t like eachother either) On me, this projects moderately with a soft trail for about an hour, then it settles in closer to the skin and the projection and sillage becomes more intimate. But the longevity is all day. 8-10 hrs before I can’t smell it anymore. Sometimes I find myself wishing that the projection lasted longer, but I still love it. I think this is worth a try even if you don’t typically like LVEB or its flankers.

All I can say when it comes to this fragrance is finally. This is exactly what I’ve been searching for and never knew existed. I am obsessed with sweet and vanilla smells but not a fan of the constant spicy and oud vanilla fragrances that have been coming out recently. This is not that. This smells like the word PRINCESS. It is airy, sweet but not a fake sugar scent, and clean vanilla. It smells like someone took a fresh shower and put some vanilla extract into their Nivea lotion. So yummy and clean at the same time. I can definitely see this being an all seasons, signature scent. Onto the compliments, I have not stopped getting compliments from people on this perfume. Even people who lean more to floral or green scents love this one. It is so soft but feminine and girly at the same time without being a bunch of fruits. The first sprays is a sophisticated vanilla with some white florals in the back. Think girl in the office who always has French tip nails and chews pink hubba bubba. Then it is more airy, almost sandlewood like still keeping the vanilla. The next day I can still smell it on me, it’s a beautiful cool vanilla not warm but still beautiful. If you’re on the fence, go ahead and treat yourself, you won’t regret it. I am walking around feeling so princess like. This is also one of the only fragrances I know that holds the vanilla note through any stage of the perfume wear. Just amazing. Finally.

Amaaaaazing cozy, comfortable, and intimate "skin scent" - just know what you're getting into. If Black Opium (EdP) is a sexy girlfriend in a tight black dress (coffee and white flowers), Vanille Nude is the "girl next door" with a pretty, sweet smile and a great no-makeup look. She wears oversized cream pink cardigans (white musk; "cashmeran sensation") and her laugh is like windchimes (sparkling solar notes). She prefers to stay at home and lounge on the sofa, watching old rom-coms together while cuddling under a blanket. Always works and is never overwhelming - actually my most sprayed perfume for that reason, period. Great for being respectful to the people around you while smelling nice to people in your bubble lol - no huge scent trail, it's something that beckons people to come closer. Her sweet talk is hushed and behind the shell of your ear. Sillage is just enough for you and your little comfort bubble. Bourbon Vanilla note is excellently done, though won't blow your mind (safe). Not as cloying as the original LVEB, but the sweetness makes them sisters. For reference, I typically wear LDBS for going out, and Vanille Nude at home. I directly compared with the original Black Opium EdP to write the second paragraph of my review. This scent is really safe, exceptionally cozy, but might bore you if you think it'll blow your mind.