Lancôme 2007 EDT

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Hypnôse Eau Legere

by Annick Menardo , Thierry Wasser

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Lancôme Hypnôse Eau Legere is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2007, created by Annick Menardo and Thierry Wasser. Hypnôse Eau Legere opens with Lemon and Guava, settles into a heart of Passion Flower and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Lancôme's Hypnôse Eau Legere carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This lighter take on Hypnôse is a divisive one. While some adore its fresh, airy vanilla for day-to-day wear, others find its transient nature and peculiar notes irritating. It's a 'love it or leave it' affair.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
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Hypnôse Eau Legere Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Guava51%
Lemon49%
Heartas listed
Passion Flower50%
Vanilla50%
Baseas listed
Vetiver100%

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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its 'legere' nature makes it suitable for office wear and very casual settings, as it stays close to the skin. The tropical fruity-vanilla accords lean away from formal events, but its lightness means it wouldn't overpower anyone during sport.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

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

Hypnôse Eau Legere opens with a zesty, almost tart burst of lemon and guava, quickly ushering in a sweet, exotic heart of passion flower. The prominent vanilla accord, present from start to finish, is airy rather than heavy, settling into a delicate vetiver base. It evokes a refreshing, tropical gourmand dessert, light and clean.

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