Lancôme 1971 EDT

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Sikkim

by Robert Gonnon

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Lancôme Sikkim is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1971, created by Robert Gonnon. Sikkim opens with Caraway, Bergamot, Gardenia, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Lancôme's Sikkim carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A legendary chypre that’s polarising, but unforgettable. Sikkim is for those who dare to be different, a complex beast that demands attention from the first powerful spray, evolving into an elegant, earthy floral masterpiece or, for some, a traumatic olfactory assault.
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  • Bold
  • Bright
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
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Sikkim 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and significant sillage, coupled with a bold and complex chypre structure, make it too assertive for everyday office wear. However, its elegance and unique character are perfectly suited for formal events or a memorable date night, demanding a more considered setting.

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

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

Sikkim bursts open with a sharp, green aldehydic freshness, laced with a hint of spicy caraway and the creamy scent of gardenia, instantly announcing its presence. As this initial volley subsides, a complex floral heart emerges with indolic jasmine, elegant iris, and a spicy carnation, supported by a rich, soft rose. The dry down settles into a deeply earthy and mossy base, with rugged leather, patchouli, vetiver, and a surprising whisper of creamy coconut adding a smooth, sensual finish.

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