Lancome Idole

Mostly the flower itself, ranging from jammy to green depending on the blend. Underneath that, soft skin-like warmth, more the smell of clean skin than a scent of its own.

It opens on pear, bergamot and pink pepper, moves through rose and jasmine, and settles on white musk, vanilla and patchouli.

• pear: light watery sweetness with a green crispness
• bergamot: bright citrus peel, sharper and greener than orange. The note that makes Earl Grey tea smell the way it does

It lasts well and sits close to the skin after the first hour.

Built from the note listing and the measured performance figures. We have not smelled this one.