Lancôme 2003 EDT

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Calypso

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Lancôme Calypso is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Calypso opens with Bergamot, Pepper, Pear, and Plum, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Raspberry. Lancôme's Calypso carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This early 00s fruity floral is a divisive, nostalgic throwback. Some find it a youthful, fresh summer scent with a peppery kick, while others are put off by a heavy patchouli-vanilla base that can smell 'dirty'.
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  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Playful
  • Youthful
  • Mysterious
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Calypso Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate longevity and fresh, fruity character make it a great choice for casual daytime wear, especially in warmer weather. It's a bit too playful and prominent for formal settings or a conservative office, but could work for a relaxed date.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Calypso bursts open with a bright, juicy mix of pear and plum, sharpened by a hint of zesty bergamot and an unexpected, vibrant pepper note that adds a lively edge. The heart unfurls into a pretty, delicate floral bouquet of rose, jasmine, and freesia. As it settles, a sweet, creamy vanilla and tart raspberry emerge, anchored by a prominent, earthy patchouli that gives it depth and a touch of intrigue.

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