Lancôme was founded in 1935 by Armand Petijean, who launched the brand with a selection of 5 perfumes, including Tropiques and Kypre. Many other creations followed, some of which are no longer available. A rose, and above all, a circumflex accent (the pointy little ‘hat’ over the ‘o’) became Lancôme’s signatures. They can be seen both in perfume names like Ô (1969) and Poême (1995), as well as in some of their cosmetics, another strong point for the brand, now owned by the L’Oreal group. Lancôme’s best-known fragrances include Trésor (1990), Miracle (2000) and Hypnôse (2005). In 2005, they launched La Collection Lancôme, which provides re-releases of fragrances that were no longer available.
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Composed around Centifolia rose, Trésor L’Absolu Désir also reveals notes of jasmine, French vanilla and cedar. Perfumer: Dominique Ropion, IFF. Read On
Trésor Midnight Rose is a very sweet, fruity floriental. It starts with notes of raspberry and cassis spiced up with pink pepper. The heart goes floral with waves of rose, jasmine and peony. The... Read On
Fresh and floral, Ô de l’Orangerie is composed around orange-blossom and neroli (orange-blossom essence) absolute. The top unveils orange zest and bergamot as well as aquatic notes. As for the tr... Read On
Inspired by ‘Mediterranean aromas’, the perfume opens with notes of bergamot and a ‘lemon caviar’ accord. The floral heart intertwines Turkish damask rose and peony with sparkling and fruity acc... Read On
Trésor’s composition has been reinterpreted, rid of its oriental facets, for a fresher and fruitier outcome. The rose is softened, ‘as fresh as morning dew’. Bergamot, peach, pear and nectarine c... Read On
Essential oils of mandarin orange and ginger open the fragrance, bringing freshness and stimulating the senses. The sweet floral heart pairs peony with osmanthus (an Asian flower with an apricot-... Read On
A gentle chypre composition in which patchouli and the fruity, apricot fragrance of osmanthus blossom blend with honey, rose and vanilla-inflected balms. Perfumers: Christine Nagel, Ursula Wandel... Read On
A woodsy-floral scent with a spicy saffron opening. The heart blends an armful of lightly honeyed roses with a lush note of jasmine. The woodsy trail blends vetiver and sandalwood with essence of... Read On
A musky-floral perfume in which bergamot, neroli, oleander, jasmine and Mediterranean accents come together over a drydown of musk and vanilla absolute. Read On