2003
Calypso
Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)Portrait →

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Lancôme  ·  Sold as feminine

Calypso

A late summer afternoon where the sun's warmth meets the coolness of a breeze, blending sweet fruits with delicate florals in an intimate garden setting.

3.70123 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
fruitysweetwhite floralfloralfresh spicypatchouli
CalypsoPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessThe One Gold · Dolce&GabbanaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate31% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak9%
Weak22%
Moderate38%
Long lasting12%
Eternal19%
SillageModerate50% say strong or enormous
Intimate16%
Moderate34%
Strong24%
Enormous26%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine6%
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Unisex29%
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Feminine65%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2003 by Lancôme, Calypso is a Floral Fruity fragrance crafted by the renowned perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. This composition opens with a burst of plum and pear, balanced by the freshness of bergamot and pepper. The heart notes feature rose, freesia, and lily-of-the-valley, creating an enchanting floral bouquet that transitions into a warm base of patchouli and vanilla, adding depth and sweetness.

How to wear it

Calypso has a moderate longevity and throws a light sillage. To make the most of its warm base notes, apply it to pulse points and let it develop over time for a full experience.

Fig. 01 — Calypso, Lancôme

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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud portrait
03 · The nose

Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

Louis Vuitton's master perfumer

Jacques Cavallier Belletrud is the master perfumer at Louis Vuitton and one of the most accomplished noses in the industry.

“It was like a game, but it helped me, step by step, learn the language of perfume.”

Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud · Thames & Hudson / Sharp Magazine profiles
228fragrances
1962born
Frenchnationality

Designer Lancôme

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With Lancôme Sikkim Parfum

Adds aromatic, earthy and green; shares bergamot and rose and 2 more notes.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.70/ 5 · 123 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 27%.

Love28%
Like42%
OK3%
Dislike26%
Hate1%
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