Poême
Poême by Lancôme is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 1995 in the designer price tier. It opens with mimosa and bergamot, moves into tuberose, jasmine, rose and orange blossom and dries down to vanilla, tonka bean, myrrh and frankincense. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Mimosa Soft, powdery, honeyed yellow flower. Gentle and comforting.
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Heart
- Tuberose Creamy, waxy and enormous. The loudest white flower.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
Dry-down
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
- Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
- Myrrh Bitter, smoky resin. Ancient-smelling and slightly cool.
- Frankincense Bright, peppery, church-like resin. Lifts and cools a fragrance.
Smells like this
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