La vie est belle," a French expression meaning "life is beautiful," is about choosing your own path to happiness and inspiring others. THE FRAGRANCE OF HAPPINESS. Life is what you make of it so make it beautiful with La vie est belle — the iconic women's fragrance by Lancôme. A floral gourmand bouquet encapsulated in a crystal smile. Blending the most noble ingredients, La vie est belle is an unforgettable fragrance.