Cuir de Lancфme

for Women
by Lancôme
Year introduced: 1939
Michael Edwards's Family Classification: Dry Woods

Description: The Left Bank; a back-street in St Germain. A woman steps inside the luxurious lobby of a Parisian Hotel. Her appearance creates a silence and freezes time for a short moment. She embodies those women who possess infinite charm, timeless grace, a unique presence - her assured step, even the slightest gesture, capture attention and light. Her undeviating stare explores the depths of your soul. Ethereal, almost unreal, she drifts toward a small marble table where a bouquet of flowers and a note await her. Slowly she sinks into the velvet arms of a large sofa. An eternal moment: sensually, she removes her gloves, the warm, supple leather sides gently over her fingertips. Around her, the secret lighting up her lips. Her glowing eyes radiate an intriguing light: that of intense passion. She is, at this very moment, the quintessential woman, her fulfilment is absolute and unveiled.

Top notes: Bergamot, mandarin, saffron

Heart notes: Jasmine, ylang-ylang, patchouli

Base notes: Orris root, styrax, birch