Is Oil Perfumery Lancôme Poême a dupe of Lancôme Poême?

Poême EDP

Lancôme by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud Original

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Poême EDP

A dazzling, honeyed floral that commands attention and evokes vintage glamour. Poême is lush, powdery, and unapologetically opulent-perfect for those who crave a dramatic, poetic signature.

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Our Verdict - Lancôme Poême Oil

An iconic fragrance known for its bold and intricate floral bouquet, perfect for making a statement.

Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare

Poême EDP A Lancôme Poême Oil B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Poême EDP

Lancôme Poême Oil

Notes

Heart Notes

Mimosa 31% Rose 27% Narcissus 23% Floral Notes 19%

Base Notes

Vanilla 23% Amber 21% Tonka Bean 20% Musk 18% Cedar 17%

Base Notes

Vanilla 42% Amber 32% Musk 26%

Only in Poême

Narcissus 13% Datura 12% Peach 12% Plum 11% Poppy 10% Mandarin 10% Blackcurrant 10% Green Notes 10% Bergamot 10%

Only in Lancôme Poême

Himalayan Blue Poppy 41% Nectarine 32% Orange Blossom 27%

Shared Notes

Mimosa 12% vs 30%

Rose 9% vs 26%

Only in Poême

Tuberose 12% Ylang-Ylang 12% Orange Blossom 12% Jasmine 11% Freesia 11% Heliotrope 10% Leather 10%

Only in Lancôme Poême

Narcissus 23% Floral Notes 19%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 23% vs 42%

Amber 21% vs 31%

Musk 18% vs 26%

Only in Poême

Tonka Bean 20% Cedar 17%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Poême Lancôme Poême

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Beast (10+h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Poême

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Poême's lush, narcotic florals and honeyed vanilla are best suited to cool or chilly weather, where their richness can bloom without overwhelming. The fragrance feels too opulent and dense for summer heat, but truly shines in fall and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Poême is a statement scent for evenings, formal events, or romantic encounters, where its pronounced projection and sensuality can be fully appreciated. It is generally too bold and attention grabbing for sporty or professional daytime settings.

Lancôme Poême

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

The rich floral and warm notes suit transition seasons like spring and fall, while they might be too heavy for the summer heat but still retain some appeal due to their brightness.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Office

Its rich floral accords and substantial projection lend it well to dates and formal events, while the classic elegance makes it apt for the office, though less so for sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match

68%

Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Orange Blossom, Vanilla

Key Differences

Adds floral notes and himalayan blue poppy, drops bergamot and blackcurrant