Ô de Lancôme
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 1969 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Orange X Santal
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A sparkling, effervescent citrus chypre that epitomizes French summer chic. Ô de Lancôme is timelessly crisp and uplifting, a go-to for effortless freshness that never overwhelms.
This one's a mixed bag, to be honest. Some reckon it's a photorealistic orange dream with a lovely sandalwood drydown, while others find the citrus too fleeting, the sandalwood too muted, or the whole thing just a bit basic. Performance is a common sticking point, so don't expect it to last for ages.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 22% | 22% |
| Floral | 13% | 2% |
| Fruity | 3% | 2% |
| Green | 22% | 24% |
| Sweet | 9% | 8% |
| Warm | 8% | 3% |
| Woody | 19% | 32% |
| Earthy | 15% | 12% |
| Animalic | 1% | 0% |
| Fresh | 20% | 19% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The dazzling citrus and herbal freshness make Ô de Lancôme a quintessential warm weather fragrance, ideal for spring and summer when its brisk clarity shines. In colder months, its delicate projection and airy feel can get lost.
Occasions
Its understated projection and sparkling freshness suit office, casual, and sporty settings perfectly, never overwhelming. For formal events, the breeziness may feel too relaxed or informal.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean character makes it ideal for casual wear, the gym, or the office, where its often-reported moderate projection won't overwhelm. However, the lack of significant longevity or sillage limits its suitability for formal events or a date night where you want to make a lasting impression.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Citrus, Fresh Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Oakmoss notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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