Fragrance and personal care
May 3, 2018
Lancôme's La Vie Est Belle is one of this year's best-selling perfumes. Image credit: Lancôme
By Sarah Jones
Fragrances are a popular choice for Mother’s Day gifting, with sales of perfumes rising in the weeks leading up to the holiday.
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