This is such a fun and colorfully gorgeous perfume that I was eager to try for the first time. My first impression when I smelled this from the vial was that of a cheaper perfume. Once I actually sprayed this on the inside of my arms, the full scent took effect. I actually came to really enjoy this fragrance. The smell to me is reminiscent of everything you loved about those glossy magazines chock-full of perfume sample cards hidden between the pages. Magazines still do this, but I feel like they used to have a lot more back in the day circa Y2K. This just smells like a delicious magazine to me - and I mean this in the best possible way. Perhaps it’s the caramel popcorn that mingles with the bourbon vanilla and rose bouquet that remind me of the sort of mass ... MoreThis is such a fun and colorfully gorgeous perfume that I was eager to try for the first time. My first impression when I smelled this from the vial was that of a cheaper perfume. Once I actually sprayed this on the inside of my arms, the full scent took effect. I actually came to really enjoy this fragrance. The smell to me is reminiscent of everything you loved about those glossy magazines chock-full of perfume sample cards hidden between the pages. Magazines still do this, but I feel like they used to have a lot more back in the day circa Y2K. This just smells like a delicious magazine to me - and I mean this in the best possible way. Perhaps it’s the caramel popcorn that mingles with the bourbon vanilla and rose bouquet that remind me of the sort of mass production and consumption associated with magazine printing. The graphics and photographic campaign surrounding this product are aesthetically breathtaking, and I think Zendaya looks truly stunning on the little flyer they shipped with the sample card. On the back of the card is this gorgeous pink rose that seems to be drizzled in gold popcorn kernels and bits of popped corn tossed about. At first glance I completely thought these were jasmines and not popcorn. Leave it to Lancome to make something as commonplace and casual as popcorn a luxurious item. The sharp florals here bounce beautifully off the soft, sugary sweet caramel notes. This is a fun fragrance to wear while going shopping - not convenient store casual but not super pretentious either. Very girly girl, and not trying to be more than it is. I would definitely recommend this perfume for anyone looking to add some fun to their fragrance collection.

Delicious!!

I bought this perfume on a blind buy, because I couldn't find it in the store to sample. I'm so happy with it and glad that I took a chance. I love sweet and floral scents. This perfume is just what i was looking for. It's floral but not not overly sweet. It lasts for hours and hours. Its almost a mix of V&R Flowerbomb and Prada Candy but not as sweet. The caramel and vanilla notes are very subtle. A great pairing of all of the scent notes. On first spray, I didn't think that I was going to like it. At first it smelled like something an older woman would prefer, but the dry down was fantastic! I couldn't stop smelling it after a few minutes. It was absolutely delicious and unique. I sprayed it on my arm hours ago, and I still smell it now. I'm almost obsessed with ... MoreI bought this perfume on a blind buy, because I couldn't find it in the store to sample. I'm so happy with it and glad that I took a chance. I love sweet and floral scents. This perfume is just what i was looking for. It's floral but not not overly sweet. It lasts for hours and hours. Its almost a mix of V&R Flowerbomb and Prada Candy but not as sweet. The caramel and vanilla notes are very subtle. A great pairing of all of the scent notes. On first spray, I didn't think that I was going to like it. At first it smelled like something an older woman would prefer, but the dry down was fantastic! I couldn't stop smelling it after a few minutes. It was absolutely delicious and unique. I sprayed it on my arm hours ago, and I still smell it now. I'm almost obsessed with this new fragrance. I highly recommend this perfume to anyone who likes floral fruity scents. It's sophisticated and fresh. I think it's great for all ages too.

Excellent!

This perfume smells so good. I received a sample and sprayed it on my hand. It was okay at first, but I wasn’t so sure about the popcorn note. Later that day I was doing laundry and kept smelling something that smelled REALLY good. I kept sniffing around to see if it were a candle or cleaning product in my laundry room. It was my hand! I immediately ordered a large bottle and have ordered every other size bottle since then. The longevity is great in my skin.

Good fragrance, but misleading

I give this fragrance 4 stars because it is a nice scent and is very long lasting on the skin, BUT the notes are incredibly misleading. It is advertised as a gourmand with notes of rose, buttered popcorn and vanilla bourbon - the ONLY note you actually smell is rose. It is a lovely, mature rose smell, but it is not very sweet and absolutely not gourmand AT ALL. If you are not a floral lover, this may come off as an "old lady" smelling fragrance. If you are going for a more sweet or vanilla scent, this is probably not what you are looking for despite the stated notes. All that being said, it is still a beautiful rose perfume.

I hated this at first...

I am pretty picky with my scents now that I've reached my 30s. I prefer earthy, woodsy, spice scents... clean and fresh. Nothing sweet or unnatural smelling. So the first time I spritzed this I hated it. I even allowed it some time to set into my skin and I still did not like it. I showered after and did not touch this perfume for a few days. I tried this again one morning before work - I have to give this a fair shot. Again, did not like the scent immediately but an hour or so later, this began to smell pretty nice. Once it set into my skin and wore off a bit it began to smell quite lovely. The packaging is beautiful. The bottle alone I will likely keep as decor when (and if!) I ever finish this. The scent has a heavy top note of vanilla with a bit of woodsy notes ... MoreI am pretty picky with my scents now that I've reached my 30s. I prefer earthy, woodsy, spice scents... clean and fresh. Nothing sweet or unnatural smelling. So the first time I spritzed this I hated it. I even allowed it some time to set into my skin and I still did not like it. I showered after and did not touch this perfume for a few days. I tried this again one morning before work - I have to give this a fair shot. Again, did not like the scent immediately but an hour or so later, this began to smell pretty nice. Once it set into my skin and wore off a bit it began to smell quite lovely. The packaging is beautiful. The bottle alone I will likely keep as decor when (and if!) I ever finish this. The scent has a heavy top note of vanilla with a bit of woodsy notes mixed in. I feel this fragrance is more appropriate for the spring and summer months but I personally will use it year round!

Juicy

Idôle is a truly captivating fragrance that embodies grace and modern femininity. Its fresh and luminous scent, highlighted by notes of juicy pear, radiant rose, and jasmine, exudes a delicate yet powerful allure. I absolutely adore how Idôle makes me feel empowered and confident, with its light, floral essence leaving a sophisticated trail wherever I go. The balance between fresh and floral is perfect, making this perfume a timeless favorite in my collection.

Lovely smell, sadly, that's all

I got this on a flash sale and so glad that I did, because I would be upset to pay full price. It smells wonderful, but is gone within an hour. Even on fabric, which unfortunately was a mistake of it's own. It stains a bright orange. The sprayer is also dysfunctional. Sometimes it sprays correctly, but mostly just comes out in a stream. It also continously leaks out to the point that when I remove the lid liquid comes rolling down the bottle. The bottle is nearly half gone and most of it is due to leakage. If you are going to drop this kind of money on perfume I'd splurge on something long-lasting and functional (a recommendation would be Chanel Chance Eau Tendre).

My Favorite Rose

This was the first rose-centric perfume I liked; it was sweet without being cloying, and had a nice rose scent that didn’t get powdery or overpowering. The gourmand note of caramel popcorn was subtle, and I didn’t notice it at first until after wearing this perfume for a few months. I was sad to see it’s being discontinued, but at least I was able to purchase a large bottle so that I can try to enjoy this scent for as long as possible. Lancôme sent me a complimentary sample of La Vie Belle Rose Extraordinaire with my purchase, and I’ve liked that too, so perhaps that will be my next rose scent when I’ve run out of Idôle Nectar. But, I would love if Lancôme kept this around; it’s such a unique and subtly lovely combination of floral and gourmand notes.

Nice

As others have stated, I did not particularly fall in love with this fragrance initially. However, I decided to spritz it on one day and it has started to grow on me. The fragrance does seem to soften after it has been on for a while. It does have a sweet floral scent so, if you don't like sweet fragrances, you probably will not like this. I also detect a little bit of the vanilla notes. I tend to like fragrances with subtle vanilla notes so this is a good thing. I honestly can't say that I'd be willing to pay full price for this fragrance but, I tend to use body wash and lotion as my go to for everyday fragrances.

Not Something I Would Purchase

I ordered a sampler set of 18 perfumes from Macy's to try. I first sprayed each one on a drawing paper cardboard strip to compare. Of the 18, I only liked 8, but since body chemistry is so different for each person, I was not surprised that I only loved 8 samples. One of the 8 I did not care for very much was Idole by Lancome. It simply did not work with my chemistry. It was just too musky and I got absolutely no rose undertones when I applied it. Instead, I mostly smelled the chemicals in the perfume. It was one of my least favorites. A+ for sillage and longevity though. This is definitely one I would try on first at the store before purchasing.