What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is pear and bergamot. The heart brings rose and jasmine. On the skin it settles into white musk and vanilla. Overall it smells rose and musky.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Idole notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Lancôme Idole EDP
Idole EDP is made by Lancôme. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and summer. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Will people notice Idole?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Natura Una Artisan and Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 spread further.
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Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Giorgio Armani Si Passione. Base notes like white musk and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Idole: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Nina Ricci L'Extase Nina Ricci has more depth.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is rose (100%), followed by musky and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy rose and musky smells and notes like rose and white musk. Less obvious notes include pink pepper and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.06 out of 5.
More from this line
There are 5 other versions of this perfume, released between 2020 and 2023.
If you like Idole, try these
Similar picks to try: Giorgio Armani Si Passione (7 shared notes), Natura Una Artisan (7 shared notes), Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 (8 shared notes) and Nina Ricci L'Extase Nina Ricci (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Nina Ricci L'Extase Nina Ricci starts from €82.
Perfume comparisons
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Quick answers
Is Idole expensive?
It is on the expensive side: about €149 in Europe.
Can men wear Idole?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2019.