Magie Noire

Name: Magie Noire Eau de Toilette (EDT)
Brand: Lancôme

Lancôme · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 1978

≈ $70 · 75ml · approx. retail

A dark, animalic green chypre launched in 1978, layering galbanum and Bulgarian rose over a honeyed floral heart and a smoky oakmoss-civet-patchouli base. A cult vintage classic.

Woody Animalic Floral Earthy

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Galbanum Blackcurrant (Cassis)Hyacinth Rose Raspberry Bergamot

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Honey Narcissus Ylang-Ylang Iris / Orris Tuberose Jasmine

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Oakmoss Civet Patchouli Incense Amber Sandalwood

Best for

FallWinterEveningSpecial Occasion

Perfumer

Gerard Goupy

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Jean-Charles Niel

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