The Perfume Library

Peut-Être (2008)

8.3

Lancôme · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lancôme Peut-Être is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a powdery, softly sweet and woody side, and it has been discontinued. It opens with lilac, jasmine and mock-orange, floral and fresh. In the heart, iris and Bulgarian rose lead and give it a powdery softness. The base of almond, musk, vanilla and amber adds sweetness and dries down warm and soft. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few votes back this up. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Jean-Charles Brosseau Ombre Rose L'Original (Eau de Parfum) and Durance en Provence Fleur de Coton / Cotton Flower have a close profile.

Forbidden Rose

7.1

Lancôme · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lancôme Forbidden Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around fig and Rosa centifolia. The scent reads as a single whole: fig and fig jam give a fruity sweetness, Rosa centifolia carries the floral side, and musk adds a creamy softness. Green and fresh accords keep the sweetness from turning heavy, with a light woody undertone behind it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office.

Climat (2005)

7.5

Lancôme · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lancôme Climat is a fresh, green floral for women, built over a chypre and woody base, and it has been discontinued. It opens with floral notes and aldehydes, bright and clean. The heart gathers rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and narcissus into one floral bouquet. In the base, vanilla adds a creamy softness, vetiver and sandalwood lay down a woody floor, and cistus brings spicy, chypre depth. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough picture. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Hermès Calèche Eau Délicate and Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Storm & Roses

6.4

Lancôme · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ô de Lancôme Intense

8.3

Lancôme · 1986

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancôme Ô de Lancôme Intense is a feminine chypre that pairs a fresh, green opening with a floral heart and a powdery, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with green notes, bergamot and galbanum for a crisp lift, while apricot and peach soften that freshness with a fruity sweetness. The heart is floral, with lily of the valley, jasmine, rose and tuberose, and orris root adds a powdery trace. The base of musk, moss, cedarwood and amber settles into something warm and woody. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick fall most often, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits office and daily wear. Joop! Berlin and Van Cleef & Arpels First have a close profile.

Trésor (2004) (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Lancôme · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lancôme Trésor (2004) is a fresh, floral and sweet women's scent that opens on rose and blackcurrant and softens into magnolia, lilac, sandalwood and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The opening pairs rose with blackcurrant for a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, magnolia and lilac bring out the floral side with a powdery softness. Sandalwood and vanilla sweeten the base, while the animal and chypre accords add depth beneath that sweetness. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Evening, daily wear and nights out lead the occasions, with office and leisure trailing behind. It reads clearly feminine. Lattafa Pride Peace & Love and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Vocalise have a close profile.

Hell of a Rose

6.8

Lancôme · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme Hell of a Rose pairs damask rose and May rose with grapefruit, vetiver and woody notes, making a floral scent aimed at women. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means those judgements are tentative. There are too few votes to say which seasons or occasions it leans towards, but it is positioned as a feminine perfume. The notes read as a single whole: the two roses blend with the softness of ambrette seed absolute, while grapefruit adds a fruity freshness. Vetiver and woody notes lay a dry, leathery, slightly spicy base under the sweet, creamy rose character. Liquides Imaginaires Dom Rosa and Xerjoff 400 have a close profile.

La Vie est Belle L'Éveil

8.3

Lancôme · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Éveil is a sweet, floral scent built on Iris pallida concrete and gourmand notes, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with Iris pallida concrete beside gourmand notes, so the scent starts sweet and creamy. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute and orange blossom absolute carry the floral side; patchouli and vanilla in the base soften everything into a warm, powdery finish, with a fruity touch running through. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread it almost evenly across daily wear, leisure, business, evenings and nights out. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum Légère and Elie Saab Girl of Now Shine have a close profile.

Not Your Rose

6.9

Lancôme · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lancôme Not Your Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that cools May rose with aquatic notes and an ice accord. The scent is cool and watery throughout. May rose carries the floral side, while the aquatic notes and ice accord keep it clean and airy. Musk softens it, and moss adds a faintly earthy tone; a slightly synthetic sheen runs through the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate: it neither fades quickly on the skin nor fills a room. It is positioned as a women's perfume, though its crisp build may appeal to those who usually avoid rose. Akro Breathe and Nautica Blue Sail have a close profile.

Aroma Sun

7.1

Lancôme · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancôme Aroma Sun is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance built on tangerine, grapefruit and peach, softened by coconut and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The citrus side comes first, with tangerine and grapefruit, while peach adds a fruity softness. Coconut and vanilla sweeten the scent and give it a gourmand turn, and woody notes keep that sweetness in check. Floral, spicy and powdery touches sit in the accords, but the fresh citrus base carries the overall impression. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is positioned as a women's scent. Kenzo 7:15 AM in Bali and Laura Biagiotti Essenza di Roma have a close profile.

Hot as Rose

7.4

Lancôme · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

I Flamed a Rose

6.4

Lancôme · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Lancôme I Flamed a Rose pairs May rose with patchouli, vetiver and ambrox, sitting between floral and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. It is presented as a women's fragrance. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. The rose is not alone: patchouli and vetiver give it an earthy, smoky base. The spicy accord sharpens the floral side without making it harsh, and ambrox softens the woody tones and carries them through. The overall impression is less a sweet rose than a dry one that stays close to the ground.

Trésor Eau Légère

7.6

Lancôme · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme Trésor Eau Légère is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens with peach and bergamot and settles between sweet and powdery; it has been discontinued. The top notes are peach and bergamot, giving the opening a fruity, fresh feel. Freesia and rose carry the floral heart, with sweetness and a light spice moving around them. Sandalwood and patchouli ground the base in a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without disappearing. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is defined as a women's fragrance. Lalique Azalée and Carven Paris Izmir have a close profile.

Aroma Délice

6.3

Lancôme · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancôme Aroma Délice is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance built around jasmine tea, apricot and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Orange and bergamot give it a bright, slightly bitter citrus lift. Jasmine tea adds a floral, green note, while apricot softens the blend towards fruity and sweet. An aquatic freshness sits beneath it all. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so the scent stays close to the skin. It suits those who want something light and clean, and it is aimed at women. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino (Eau de Parfum) and Yves Rocher Retropical have a close profile.

Ô pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Lancôme · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Lancôme Ô pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green fragrance for men, with a light, clean character; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and mandarin orange give it a bright citrus feel, cooled by mint and bamboo. Blossoms and wheat add a soft, slightly fruity touch, while sandalwood, rosewood and amber lay a woody, gently warm foundation underneath. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin, though the few ratings make these figures tentative. It suits men who want an easy, fresh everyday scent. Versace Versense and Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green have a close profile.

Tropiques (2006)

6.9

Lancôme · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancôme Tropiques is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, juicy opening of cranberry, raspberry and kumquat with jasmine and mango blossom; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright and fruity, with cranberry, raspberry and kumquat giving a citrusy, fresh lift. In the heart, mango blossom and jasmine bring a soft floral note while blackberry keeps the fruit going. The base of tonka bean and vanilla sweetens it, settling into a gourmand, powdery and lightly woody finish. Guerlain My Insolence and Patrizia Pepe Patrizia have a close profile.

Trésor (Extrait de Parfum)

8.1

Lancôme

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Lancôme Trésor Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, fruity-floral women's scent led by apricot blossom, peach and rose. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. It opens with apricot blossom, peach and rose in a fruity sweetness. In the heart, vanilla, heliotrope, iris and lily of the valley turn it powdery and soft. The base of amber, sandalwood and musk leaves an oriental, slightly animalic warmth. Lancôme Trésor (1990) Eau de Parfum and Guerlain Attrape Cœur have a close profile.

La Vie est Belle Bouquet de Printemps

7.5

Lancôme · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle Bouquet de Printemps is a sweet, powdery feminine fragrance built on rose, jasmine and orange blossom, softened by pear and bergamot. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Only a few votes have been cast, so these ratings are tentative. It reads feminine. The top is bergamot, pink pepper and Williams pear. The heart carries rose, jasmine and orange blossom, with lily of the valley alongside. In the base, orris, calisson and patchouli settle the florals into a powdery, gourmand sweetness. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum) and Lacoste Eau de Lacoste Sensuelle have a close profile.

Calypso / Lollipôp

6.8

Lancôme · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lancôme Calypso / Lollipôp is a fruity floral built on plum, pear and raspberry, with a fresh, sweet character aimed at women. It has been discontinued. It opens bright and juicy with plum, pepper, pear and bergamot. The heart turns floral with jasmine, freesia, rose and lily of the valley. In the base, raspberry and vanilla bring out the sweetness while patchouli stays in the background. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and sweet, with a synthetic edge. Longevity is rated weak, so it may need refreshing during the day, though the number of votes is small. It reads as a light, youthful feminine scent. Lattafa Sublime and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Bloom have a close profile.

Hypnôse Homme Cologne

6.6

Lancôme · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancôme Hypnôse Homme Cologne is a men's scent that sets Sicilian bergamot, Calabrian citron and orange against a woody base of sandalwood and cedar; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits those who want a light scent that stays close to the skin, and it may need refreshing during the day. It reads as masculine. Citrus notes come first, while Paraguayan petigrain adds a green freshness. Coriander seed and lavender push it gently towards spicy and floral, and sandalwood and cedar soften it into a woody finish. The overall impression is a fresh, green, slightly fruity cologne. Marc O'Polo Pure Morning Man and Hermès Eau d'Orange Douce have a close profile.

2000 et une Rôse

9.1

Lancôme · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lancôme 2000 et une Rôse is a floral-sweet women's fragrance that pairs rose with vanilla and musk, with a fresh, powdery side; it has been discontinued. Rose leads here, while vanilla and amber sweeten it into a gourmand warmth and musk adds a soft, powdery feel. Black pepper stays in the background, keeping the sweetness in check and giving the floral heart a slight lift. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a hint. It is made for women and suits anyone after a soft, romantic rose. Montale Roses Musk and Maison des Parfums Musk Gold have a close profile.

Connexion

5.8

Lancôme · 2003

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme Connexion is a women's fragrance that pairs the fruity sweetness of blackberry and blackcurrant with a floral heart of heliotrope and rose; it has been discontinued. It opens with cassia's spicy touch alongside blackberry and blackcurrant. In the heart, heliotrope, hibiscus, magnolia and rose build a floral, powdery surface. In the base, musk, vanilla and patchouli keep the sweetness going while adding an earthy, faintly leathery depth; the overall impression is a fruity floral sweetness with a synthetic sheen. Caron Accord 119 and Mugler Angel (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Balafre Vert (Eau de Toilette)

9.0

Lancôme · 1974

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Trésor L'Absolu Désir

8.9

Lancôme · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme Trésor L'Absolu Désir is a sweet, floral women's fragrance built around jasmine, rose and vanilla, and it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage strong as well, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings deserve some caution. It reads as a feminine perfume. Jasmine and rose set a floral frame, and vanilla pulls it toward a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Fruity, spicy, oriental, powdery and resinous accords add further layers, so it smells fuller and warmer than a plain flower bouquet.