NarcissusOpens with
MimosaHeart
VanillaDries down to
Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Lancôme · Sold as feminine
Poeme
Not a scent you'd wear to be noticed — one you'd wear to feel like yourself.
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PoemePremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessKashaya · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 22 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1995, Poême by Lancôme was created by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and quickly became an iconic fragrance with its rich floral blend. The composition opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and bergamot before diving into the heart of datura, mimosa, and tuberose, which adds depth and warmth. The base notes of vanilla, amber, and musk create a potent projection that has sparked polarized critical opinions. Some enthusiasts criticize its heavy presence as overpowering ('monstrosity'), while devotees celebrate it as subtle and refined. Its discontinuation in the 2020s stirred significant nostalgia among fragrance lovers.
One spray is sufficient due to its potent projection. The fragrance blooms best when worn close to the skin, making it ideal for intimate settings or quiet moments.
Fig. 01 — Poeme, Lancôme
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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Louis Vuitton's master perfumerJacques 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
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 18%.