The smell in short
The first thing you smell is almond blossom and clementine. The heart brings jasmine and peony. On the skin it settles into vanilla and amber. Overall it smells floral and vanilla.
- Came out
- 2004
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Cinema 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
About Yves Saint Laurent Cinema EDP
Yves Saint Laurent is the house behind Cinema EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Cinema sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than St Dupont Signature and Mont Blanc Signature.
Cinema price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €155. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than St Dupont Signature but less than Thameen Peregrina.
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For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Thameen Peregrina has more depth.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, winter, summer and fall.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by vanilla and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and vanilla smells and notes like jasmine and vanilla. Less obvious notes include cyclamen, amaryllis and benzoin. Perfume fans rate it 4.11 out of 5.
If you like Cinema, try these
Similar picks to try: St Dupont Signature (5 shared notes), Mont Blanc Signature (5 shared notes), Thameen Peregrina (5 shared notes) and Clinique Cocoa & Cashmere unisex (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Mont Blanc Signature starts from €63.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Does Cinema last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
When did Cinema come out?
It came out in 2004.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.