Julia Roberts and My Mother Use the Same Perfume: A Fruity-Woody Scent for Autumn

Emma Caldwell
October 23, 2026

A perfume can be chosen based on mood, gender, age and, above all, personal taste. However, many people seek to adapt the scent they wear daily depending on the season. For summer? Fresher fragrances, citrusy, light, and with playful notes. For autumn? Wood-toned ingredients tend to reign, with much deeper results.

And so it has been confirmed by the very Julia Roberts, who has recently become the face of Lancôme’s latest release, a perfume that, curiously, is my mother’s favorite. A few months ago she made this aroma her daily essential, a taste she shares with the renowned actress.

The curiosity to know which perfumes the faces wear is much more common than it seems. In fact, the mystery of which fragrance daily-worn by women like Queen Letizia has been unveiled over time with great success. And Julia Roberts is part of that list of celebrity perfumes that are a ten.

A Cherry-Scented Perfume

And no, it is not a fresh, feminine, or ‘clean scent’ fragrance; the actress has fallen in love with La vie est belle Very Cherry by Lancôme which reflects the happiness that arises when you allow yourself to enjoy the moment, no matter how unexpected it is. A fragrance that aims to reinterpret the universe of cherry from a more unexpected and sophisticated perspective.


La vie est belle Very Cherry by Lancôme.

Thanks to the mastery and creativity of perfumers Antoine Maisondieu and Christophe Raynaud, this perfume takes a bold turn toward a woody composition with cherry notes. The combination of a dark cherry chord, a radiant violet leaf absolute, and an oud wood chord manages to create a modern, distinctive, and absolutely unique gourmand.

The fragrance opens with the dark cherry chord that reveals itself with juicy and ultra-sensorial intensity. This fruity depth gives way to a sophisticated violet leaf aroma in the heart, a velvety floral signature that reflects liberated and uninhibited femininity. A textured floral duality then emerges, where the violet leaf intertwines with the bitter and chocolaty nuances of cacao and the richness of rose absolute. Finally, bold sensuality rises in the base, where a warm and elegant oud chord evokes magnetic femininity, woven with benzoin resin and a musk accord that leaves a powerful imprint on the skin.

Cherry perfumes are perfect for autumn


Julia Roberts.

A formula that my mother fell in love with when it hit the market, thanks to that combination of sweet notes with a woody edge. A perfect, intense blend, one of those that does not go unnoticed and that is ideal for the new season that has just begun. Did you like the idea of trying cherry notes? Well, you should know there are other options on the market that fully explore this ingredient.


Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 by Kayali.

We also love Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 by Kayali, in which succulent notes of burning cherry and raspberry, accompanied by caramelized praline, form a seductive contrast with smoky and earthy notes of palo santo, guaiac wood and patchouli to offer a decidedly enchanting and euphoric fragrance.


Lost Cherry by Tom Ford.

Also you can immerse yourself in the intoxicating aroma of Lost Cherry, from Tom Ford’s luxurious Private Blend collection. This fragrance opens with sweet and tart cherry notes, tempered by creamy hazelnut touches. Its Eau de Parfum concentration leads to a floral heart of rose, jasmine and plum before culminating in an intense balsamic base of sandalwood, cedar and cinnamon. Which one will you choose?

Emma Caldwell
Emma Caldwell
I’m Clara Desrosiers, a writer and fashion editor based in Toronto. I founded Backdoor Toronto to explore the intersection of fashion, identity, and culture through honest storytelling. My work is driven by curiosity, community, and a love for the creative pulse that defines this city.