Lancome Perfumes

Life Is Beautiful. What Does It Smell Like?

Life is Beautiful! --> That's what La Vie Est Belle translates to in English. Great name for a perfume. Doesn't really describe what it smells like, though.

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum features notes of iris, patchouli and vanilla. It's a sweet perfume. Iris is a strange flower to use in perfume. It can smell powdery and floral. It can also have earthy undertones. When combined with patchouli and sweet gourmand notes, you get a very different type of floral.

Not your typical fresh bouquet of flowers. If you like sweet perfumes with some earthy notes, then La Vie Est Belle could be for you.

What Does a Rose Smell Like?

Many of Lancôme's perfumes contain rose. However, just because a perfume contains rose doesn't mean it will smell like roses.

Lancôme Idôle Eau de Parfum has floral notes of rose and jasmine. Pear, citrus and musk round this fragrance off to give it a fresh feel.

How about Lancôme Trésor Eau de Parfum? --> Rose is used in this fragrance, but it's paired with apricot blossom, peach, lilac and iris. There are also notes of sandalwood, vanilla, amber and musk. You can see that just because both perfumes contain rose doesn't mean they smell alike.

They both smell different because of the other notes that surround the rose. Idôle has more of a fresh floral smell to it. Trésor has softer fruit notes and is warmer. If you love the smell of roses, explore beyond just the rose note.

Miracle Smells Floral But Has Notes of Spice Too

When you think of the word miracle, you probably think of something floral. Well, this fragrance is floral. Just not your average floral perfume.

Lancôme Miracle Eau de Parfum starts off with notes of lychee and freesia. You'll also find magnolia, jasmine, ginger and pepper in this fragrance. What an interesting combination of notes. Lychee is a sweet and subtle fruit. Freesia is a light floral note. Ginger and pepper add spice to this perfume.

Spice isn't always associated with floral perfumes. If you don't usually wear floral perfumes because they smell too sweet, try Miracle.

Why You Shouldn't Buy a Perfume You've Never Smelled

Perfume commercials can give you a lot of information about a fragrance. They can't tell you what it smells like.

Maybe you saw a commercial for a Lancôme perfume and fell in love with the bottle or the model. That doesn't mean you'll like the smell of patchouli or powdery iris. That's why you should compare fragrances before buying. If you like the smell of vanilla, you may enjoy La Vie Est Belle.

Fresh-smelling roses and jasmine? Try Idôle. Fruity and floral with some warm notes? Check out Trésor. Floral with a hint of ginger and pepper? Miracle. Once you know what you like, you can find a perfume that fits your needs.

There Are Many Perfumes Under One Name

As you can see, there are many perfumes under the name La Vie Est Belle and Idôle. These fragrances have spawned many different versions of themselves.

La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu has notes of fig and blackcurrant. La Vie Est Belle Vanille Nude has notes of vanilla, jasmine and creamy musk.

Just because they all have the same name doesn't mean they smell the same. The same goes for perfumes like Idôle Nectar and Idôle Now.

If you're buying a perfume for someone else, make sure you know the full name of the perfume. Or ask them what perfume they currently wear. Know what collection you want and what type of perfume you want.

Older Perfumes Can Still Be Great

There are always new perfumes coming out. But that doesn't mean that Trésor and Miracle aren't still great perfumes.

Just because a perfume has been around for a long time doesn't mean it won't smell good. Some people like to wear perfumes they've been wearing for years. Others discover an older perfume and fall in love with it.

There are plenty of great perfumes to choose from when shopping Lancôme.

Buy Lancôme Perfume Online

Shop Lancôme perfumes for women at Scent Republic. We carry La Vie Est Belle, Idôle, Trésor, Miracle and more.

Find out what each fragrance smells like and choose the one that's right for you. If you're replacing a perfume you already know, make sure you know the full name of the perfume.

Check out our women's perfume page to see what other fragrances we carry.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lancôme Perfumes

What does Lancôme La Vie Est Belle smell like?

La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum is a sweet floral gourmand fragrance. It contains notes of iris, patchouli and vanilla. You'll also find sweet gourmand notes in this perfume.

Does Lancôme Idôle smell like roses?

Yes. Rose is one of the main notes in Idôle Eau de Parfum. It also contains jasmine, pear and other fresh floral notes.

What is the difference between Lancôme Trésor and Idôle?

Trésor Eau de Parfum has notes of rose, peach, apricot blossom and iris. It also has warmer notes of vanilla, amber and sandalwood. Idôle is a fresh floral fragrance with notes of rose, jasmine and pear.

What Lancôme perfume has ginger in it?

Miracle Eau de Parfum contains notes of ginger and pepper. It also has lychee, freesia, magnolia and jasmine.

Is La Vie Est Belle a vanilla perfume?

La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum contains notes of vanilla. It also has iris, patchouli and sweet gourmand notes.

Is La Vie Est Belle the same as La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu?

No. La Vie Est Belle and La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu are both in the La Vie Est Belle family, but they don't smell the same. Iris Absolu has notes of fig and blackcurrant.

Which Lancôme perfume is not sweet?

If you don't like sweet perfumes, you may want to try Idôle. It has less vanilla and sweet notes compared to La Vie Est Belle. Everyone's nose is different, so you may like a perfume that others don't.

Can you refill Lancôme perfume bottles?

Some Lancôme perfume bottles are refillable. Make sure you know if the bottle you want is refillable before you buy it.

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