Lancôme 2008 EDT

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Cyclades

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Lancôme Cyclades is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008. Cyclades opens with Bergamot and Neroli, settles into a heart of White Oleander and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Clean Musk. Lancôme's Cyclades carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a divisive summer floral with a strong soapy character. Some find it evocative of Mediterranean holidays, others smell only laundry detergent. Try before you buy.
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Cyclades Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot53%
Neroli47%
Heartas listed
White Oleander67%
Jasmine33%
Baseas listed
Vanilla51%
Clean Musk49%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate performance and clean, inoffensive floral profile make it suitable for office and casual wear, though some find it too soapy. The general consensus suggests it's a good day scent, less so for formal or date nights.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Cyclades opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and neroli, creating an immediate fresh and clean impression. The heart blossoms with the distinct, slightly spicy scent of white oleander, beautifully intertwined with soft jasmine. As it settles, a creamy, powdery vanilla emerges, underpinned by a clean musk that leaves a gentle, comforting trail, reminiscent of sun-warmed skin.

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