Lancôme’s La vie est belle Eau de Parfum sits in the brand’s mainstream, crowd-pleasing line-up, competing with other sweet, polished designer scents that aim for instant wearability. This 100ml refillable spray is the longer-term format: you get the familiar fragrance in a bottle intended to be topped up, rather than replaced, once you’ve worked your way through it. The bundle also includes two free samples, useful for trying something new without committing to another full bottle.

Who will get on with La vie est belle?

Expect a smooth, modern “gourmand” style — the sort of scent that reads warm, feminine and put-together, with a noticeable sweetness that can feel more evening-leaning than airy. If you prefer crisp citrus, green notes or very light florals, it may come across as too rich. If you like compliments and a signature scent that doesn’t disappear quickly, it’s firmly in that lane.

• Refillable 100ml bottle — better suited to regular wear than smaller sizes.
• Two samples included — a low-risk way to test other Lancôme styles.