Lancôme 1978 EDT

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Magie Noire

by Gérard Goupy , Jean-Charles Niel , Yves Tanguy

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Lancôme Magie Noire is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1978, created by Gérard Goupy, Jean-Charles Niel, and Yves Tanguy. Magie Noire opens with Hyacinth, Bergamot, Rose, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Cedar, Jasmine, Iris, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Lancôme's Magie Noire carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A bewitching chypre that commands attention, Magie Noire is vintage glamour incarnate. Green, mossy woods and dark resins swirl with florals for a haunting, enigmatic statement.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Magie Noire Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Oakmoss, patchouli and resinous notes thrive in cool weather, making Magie Noire perfect for fall and winter. Its richness and warmth suit chilly evenings, but the green and floral edges make it wearable in spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Best suited for formal or evening occasions due to its opulent, bold character and pronounced sillage. Too commanding for sporty or daily office settings, but has a deeply romantic vintage allure for nights out.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Magie Noire Eau de Toilette conjures a shadowy forest at dusk, where galbanum and blackcurrant bud slice through the air before yielding to a hypnotic heart of rose, narcissus and honeyed jasmine. Dense oakmoss, patchouli and incense smoke up from the base, wrapped in animalic civet and velvety resins. The result is a lush, mystical chypre with dramatic sillage and a powerfully vintage, spellbinding presence.

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