Lancôme 1999 EDP

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Mille et Une Roses

by Christine Nagel

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Lancôme Mille et Une Roses is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1999, created by Christine Nagel. Mille et Une Roses opens with Rose, settles into a heart of Musk and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Amber. Lancôme's Mille et Une Roses carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This isn't just another rose perfume; it's a soft, elegant, and understated take on the classic. While it splits opinion with some finding a surprising tobacco note or fleeting longevity, the consensus celebrates its delicate charm and natural beauty. A true shame it was discontinued, but it remains a cherished gem.
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  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Fresh
  • Soft
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Mille et Une Roses Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose100%
Heartas listed
Musk50%
Vanilla50%
Baseas listed
Amber100%

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:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its musky-rose core, complemented by vanilla and amber, offers a subtle and 'close to skin' sillage, making it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as noted by many reviewers. The delicate nature and perceived poor longevity make it less suitable for high-impact formal events or 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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Imagine a freshly cut, dewy rose, its petals still holding morning's soft touch, then gently mingling with clean, ethereal musk. A delicate sweetness of vanilla unfurls, grounded by a whisper of warm amber, creating a powdery embrace that is both tender and refined. It's a clean, serene rose scent, devoid of harsh edges or overwhelming sweetness.

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