I’m sure you’ve noticed by now that we love anything French. Whether that’s the latest French haircut to storm Los Angeles or street style outfits that will trick people into thinking you’re actually from Paris. But most of all, we love smelling French and sophisticated. And what better way to do that than by spritzing on a fragrance from legendary French brand Lancôme?
There really isn’t much Lancôme does wrong, but the brand’s perfumes really stand out from the crowd due to their timelessness, refined nature, and ability to enchant almost anyone. I may or may not have started hoarding them over the years operating solely under the philosophy that you can never have too many Lancôme fragrances—each offers something special and utterly exquisite. If you don’t own a single one yet, it might just be your lucky day. I’ve compiled a list of the best Lancôme perfumes to add to your collection no matter your personal taste—there’s truly something for everyone. Keep scrolling and find the one for you.
Key notes: Iris, patchouli, vanilla. This warm and sweet gourmand fragrance remains one of Lancôme’s top sellers its both deliciously floral and earthy all at the same time. Even sweeter notes of orange blossom round out the character of the fragrance and make it perfect for anyone who loves smelling grounded, but with a hint of something saccharin.
Key notes: Iris, green galbanum, rose, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley
Key notes: Spotless jasmine absolute, radical rose essence, clean chypre accord. Sophisticated, clean, fresh, and floral are all words I’d use to describe this lovely scent. The notes of rose really shine through the most, but base notes of crisp chypre accord and vanilla give it an edge that puts it a cut above the rest.
Key notes: Blackcurrant, raspberry, rose absolute, jasmine, vanilla, cedar, musk. This is one of my personal favorite Lancôme offerings. It has everything I love in a fragrance—a few sharp floral notes, a hint of fruitiness, and a sweet, musky base. It smells totally intoxicating on the skin and lasts for hours.
Key notes: Blackcurrant, rose, white musk
Key notes: Bulgarian rose, blackcurrant bud, jasmine, ylang-ylang, amber, sandalwood, patchouli. Bulgarian rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, amber, and patchouli give this fragrance such a warm, heady aroma. It’s a little more complex in its olfactory notes, but they all blend together in such a unique way. Some reviewers even reported that people said they smelled “delicious and unusual.”
Key notes: Apricot blossom, rose, lilac, iris, peach, amber, sandalwood, musk, vanilla. To me, this fragrance smells incredibly elegant, romantic, and lush. Apricot blossom is such an underrated note in perfumery. When combined with lilac, iris, and sparkling peach, you have the perfect date night concoction.
Key notes: Peche de Vigne, blood orange, patchouli
Key notes: Passion flower, vanilla, vetiver. When I first gave this fragrance a sniff, it was not what I expected in the best way possible. The notes of passion flower and vanilla give it a sweet, tangy smell, but the earthier notes of vetiver were what really kept me coming back for more. It adds depth and warmth to the fragrance that makes it one of a kind.
Key notes: Bergamot, rose, coconut, vanilla. This breezier version of Trésor is creamy with notes of rose, coconut, and vanilla. It’s definitely a perfume I stash in my suitcase whenever I’ll be traveling.
Key notes: Bergamot, coconut, ambrox
Key notes: Red fruits, peony, rose, sandalwood, patchouli. Juicy, rosy, and a little bit woody, La Vie Est Belle En Rose is a gorgeous twist on the original. You would think that the notes of rose would be the star of this fragrance, but the fruity notes mixed with rich patchouli actually stand out a bit more to me in this one.
Key notes: Rhubarb, cardamom, pink peppercorn, rose petals, Turkish rose absolute, raspberry blossom, papyrus, agarwood, sandalwood
Key notes: Incense Rose Signature, oud accord, cyrpiol. This fragrance is for those who like something a little darker, more mysterious, and leathery. It’s even a little spicy which I can 100% get behind. I can almost guarantee you no one will be wearing anything like it plus you may even turn a few heads when you spritz a little on for the night.
