Lancôme 1985 EDT

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Sagamore

by Jean-Louis Sieuzac

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Lancôme Sagamore is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1985, created by Jean-Louis Sieuzac. Sagamore opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Geranium, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Lancôme's Sagamore carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Sagamore is a forgotten 80s gem that still holds up, offering a refined, complex masculinity. It's a love-it-or-hate-it for some, but most find it a classy, well-blended scent that's a true hidden treasure.
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Sagamore 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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it versatile enough for office wear without being overpowering, while its refined character makes it excellent for dates and formal events. The complex, warm profile also suits casual wear, but it's too sophisticated for 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

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Sagamore opens with a bright, aromatic burst of bergamot, lemon, and lavender, softened by herbaceous clary sage. This fresh introduction quickly deepens into a rich, spicy floral heart where rose, geranium, and carnation mingle with warm cinnamon and ginger. The drydown is a sophisticated embrace of creamy sandalwood, amber, and vanilla, grounded by earthy patchouli and a subtle musk, creating a smooth, lasting impression.

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