Lancome Armand Petitjean, a cosmetician, devoted his life to giving women the most beautiful things possible. he created Lancôme. he selected the rose. he surrounded himself with the best researchers. he is a product of the school of François Coty, the "father of 20th century luxury perfumes." he started an adventure in passion. His passion for fragrances inspired Armand Petitjean in 1935 to launch Lancôme with five great fragrances.