Le Parfum
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2003 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Attraction
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Which Should You Buy?
A luminous honeyed floral that radiates feminine elegance without excess. Le Parfum blends couture-worthy white florals and golden sweetness in a polished, uplifting signature.
This discontinued Lancôme beauty is a controversial one. Some find it a timeless, sophisticated masterpiece - a true "real woman" scent. Others are repulsed by what they describe as a sharp, cleaning-fluid-like nastiness. Love it or hate it, it aims for classic femininity.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 6% |
| Floral | 62% | 52% |
| Fruity | 1% | 3% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 32% | 29% |
| Warm | 1% | 4% |
| Woody | 10% | 11% |
| Earthy | 8% | 11% |
| Animalic | 10% | 13% |
| Fresh | 10% | 7% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Best in spring and fall for its radiant florals and honeyed warmth, which feel uplifting in mild temperatures but can be a touch heavy in summer heat and less enveloping for coldest winter days.
Occasions
Elegant and polished, Le Parfum is refined enough for office and formal wear, yet its sweet floral trail also suits romantic dates. It is less suited to sporty or highly informal settings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
While some find it office-appropriate due to its elegance, its potential for strong projection and intimate warmth make it better suited for dates or formal events. The floral and woody accords lend themselves to versatility, but definitely less for casual wear or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Woody, Sweet accords and Rose, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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