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Which Should You Buy?
Climat is a legend, but Lancôme has truly messed it up with constant, often inferior, reformulations. If you're lucky enough to find a true vintage, you'll understand the hype for this clean, complex aldehyde floral. Otherwise, prepare for disappointment.
Un Fleur de Cassie is a divisive masterpiece of classic perfumery, a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent with an almost polarising animalic edge. For the connoisseurs, it's a sensual, elegant yellow floral; for others, a shocking, dusty, even dirty experience. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 4% | 1% |
| Floral | 32% | 35% |
| Fruity | 4% | 3% |
| Green | 15% | 13% |
| Sweet | 18% | 26% |
| Warm | 4% | 2% |
| Woody | 10% | 13% |
| Earthy | 5% | 0% |
| Animalic | 12% | 11% |
| Fresh | 23% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, elegant, and sophisticated profile makes it highly suitable for formal events and the office, though some find it too 'big' for everyday wear. The prominent aldehydic and floral notes, when authentically vintage, command attention rather than fading into the background.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find it gentle enough for daily wear, its powerful florals and animalic nuances make it more suited for evenings and special occasions. The vintage, rich character leans away from casual or office settings, fitting better into more dressed-up environments or intimate moments.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Yellow Floral, Woody accords and Aldehydes, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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