Whether you’re in search of a thoughtful present for a special someone or simply looking for a new signature scent for Valentine’s Day, fragrance is a classic gift option for the day of love. Luckily, Debenhams is hosting a massive sale with some great discounts on designer fragrance gift sets. One of the best discounts we’ve spotted is on the popular floral scent La Vie Est Belle from Lancôme, which is currently 40% off.
The Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Vanille Nude Gift Set has been slashed from £103 to £61.80, reports OK!.
The duo includes 50ml La Vie Est Belle-scented body wash alongside a 50ml bottle of the fragrance itself, which the brand typically sells for £97 on its own. The gift set is a great way to get both the fragrance and an extra product for far less than they would have cost individually. For example, the same perfume by itself has been reduced to £72.75 at LookFantastic, which is still £10 more than the gift set.
Everything arrives elegantly presented in a gift box, making it perfect if you wish to save it for Valentine’s Day or get ahead for Mother’s Day in mid-March. Or, frankly, you could simply keep it as a well-earned reward for getting through January.
La Vie Est Belle is one of Lancôme’s most popular perfumes, and the brand has created many variations of the sweet, feminine scent. Vanille Nude is a more gourmand scent, meaning it’s great for people who prefer to smell like a confection. It has top notes of bergamot, orange and pink pepper, a creamy middle of coconut and jasmine, and a base of sandalwood, white musk and vanilla.
It could be a great option for a date night, and fans of the fragrance seem to agree. One said: « It’s very girly and sweet, perfect for a date night fragrance. » Another said it « feels like a warm, delicious hug ».
The vanilla notes were a hit with many shoppers, with one who got it on LookFantastic saying: « Such a beautiful scent, when dried down it smells like pure vanilla and it lasts all day. Definitely my new go-to daily perfume, and the bottle looks stunning! »
Another fan wrote: « Finally, a vanilla that doesn’t smell cheap and lasts, but not overpowering. I love vanilla and jasmine. I’m prone to headaches, and this doesn’t bother me at all. I’ve had it for over a month, and I still smell my wrist throughout the day; that’s how amazing it is. »
Others pointed out this duo was great for gifting, with one review saying: « Beautiful gift, lovely presentation box, ideal gift. » Meanwhile, a husband wrote: « Worth the money, smells fantastic on my beautiful wife. »
However, some shoppers found the scent did not meet their expectations, with one saying: « I love vanilla, but don’t like this perfume at all. There’s a secondary musky, sandalwood smell to this that ruins the entire scent for me. Used it once and had to wash it off, as it gave me a headache. » As with every perfume, trying it on in-store before purchasing is a good idea.
If you would prefer the original composition, the brand has reduced the La Vie Est Belle 50ml Set from £103 to £77.25, which is still more affordable than purchasing the perfume separately. This set contains a 50ml bottle of the classic scent, a 50ml body wash and a convenient 10ml travel atomiser.
