Discontinued, deeply missed, and growing genuinely scarce — one of Lancôme's most passionately mourned feminine fragrances.
Launched in 2009 as the lighter, fresher, and more wearable EDT counterpart to the bold 2008 Magnifique EDP, Lancôme Magnifique EDT was created by two of the most celebrated perfumers in the industry — Olivier Cresp, the nose behind Angel by Thierry Mugler and La Vie Est Belle, and Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, who went on to become the master perfumer of Louis Vuitton. Conceived as Lancôme's "olfactive interpretation of red" — passion, audacity, and ultra-femininity distilled into a bottle — Magnifique was the face of Anne Hathaway and one of the most distinctive and genuinely original feminine fragrances of its decade. Reviewers who discovered it have been searching for it ever since. The EDT in the 75ml format is the harder size to find in good condition and growing scarcer by the year.
The EDT opens with a vivid, slightly smoky burst of saffron and citrus — immediately distinctive, slightly exotic, and possessed of a darkly spiced quality that sets it apart from every conventional floral opening. Saffron at the top of a feminine fragrance was genuinely daring in 2009, and it remains the most memorable and individual quality of the entire composition. The heart unfolds into a beautifully composed floral accord of jasmine sambac, rose, and spices — sensual and deeply feminine, the jasmine adding a softly indolic warmth alongside the rose in a combination that collectors describe as simultaneously modern and timelessly Lancôme. The fragrance settles into a smoky, earthy, and deeply distinctive base of nagarmotha — also known as cypriol oil — alongside sandalwood, vetiver, and woody notes, the nagarmotha lending its signature dark, smoky, slightly aquatic quality that gives Magnifique its most unique and irreplaceable characteristic and elevates it well above any conventional floral woody feminine.
Fragrance Profile
- Top Notes: Saffron, Citrus
- Heart Notes: Jasmine Sambac, Rose, Spices
- Base Notes: Nagarmotha, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Woody Notes
Magnifique EDT is softer, airier, and more approachable than the EDP — the saffron less intense, the nagarmotha base slightly more transparent — yet it retains every ounce of the original's genuine originality and distinctive character. Reviewers consistently rate it above the EDP for wearability and longevity, with a sillage that opens confidently before settling into a beautifully warm, smoky skin scent that evolves fascinatingly over hours. Best for fall and winter evenings and cooler months, though its dark floral-spice character gives it genuine year-round appeal for women who love distinctive, character-driven scents. In the 75ml EDT format, this is an outstanding and increasingly rare find.
Product Details
- Brand: Lancôme
- Fragrance: Magnifique
- Type: Eau de Toilette (EDT) Spray
- Size: 75 ml / 2.5 oz
- Gender: Women's
- Fragrance Family: Woody Floral Musk / Spicy Floral
- Occasion: Fall & Winter, Evening, Date Night, Everyday Signature
- Year Launched: 2009
- Perfumers: Olivier Cresp & Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
- Campaign Face: Anne Hathaway
- Status: Discontinued — No Longer in Production
Discontinued Lancôme Magnifique in the 75ml EDT format — a serious collector's find that devoted fans have been searching for since it left counters.