Women's Perfume Essens W188 — a Fragrance Inspired by Lancôme Idôle Le Parfum

A chypre-floral fragrance — elegant, noble and modernly feminine

🏛️ The Legend of Lancôme Idôle Eau de Parfum

Idôle Eau de Parfum was launched in 2019 and instantly became a symbol of a new generation of women’s perfumery. The formula was created by three perfumers from Givaudan, Shyamala Maisondieu from Malaysia, Adriana Medina-Baez from Colombia and the USA, and Nadège le Garlantezec from France. For a luxury flagship this is a rare composition, usually a fragrance has one or two authors. The press at the launch specifically noted that the team was entirely female, from three continents, and this was part of the positioning.

🌸 The fragrance pyramid. Top notes are pear, bergamot and pink pepper. The heart is rose and jasmine. The base is white musk, vanilla, patchouli and cedar. The composition is built on the contrast of juicy pear, sparkling bergamot and piquant pink pepper, which meet a luxurious floral duet of rose and jasmine, while the base unfolds with white musk, warm vanilla, patchouli and cedar. The key unconventional top note here is pink pepper, it is exactly what gives that spark, so it is more accurate to say not «sparkling citrus» but «sparkling bergamot with pink pepper».

🎬 The face of the campaign. The face of the campaign became actress Zendaya, whose image perfectly embodied the spirit of the fragrance, a strong, free woman who chooses her own path and becomes an example for others.

💎 The bottle. A true object of modern design, the thinnest glass in the history of perfumery with a light-refracting effect and pink liquid. The thinness of the glass became a symbol of modern femininity, fragile outside but strong inside.

How it sounds and wears. «Juicy pear with pink pepper settling on rose and vanilla» is a recognizable description. The start is fresh, sparkling, pear with bergamot and piquant pink pepper. In the heart is a luxurious floral duet of rose and jasmine. The base is warm, musky-vanilla, with patchouli and cedar. Concentration is Eau de Parfum. Longevity 6–8 hours, noticeable sillage.

⏳ The line. Idôle has spawned several flankers. Idôle Intense (2020, more intense), Idôle Nectar (2021, with caramel and jasmine), Idôle Now (2022, fresh interpretation), Idôle Aura (2023, with rose and vanilla). The 2019 original remains the reference point.

📖 The Story of Four Notes

Bergamot — a sunny citrus note with noble tartness. In the opening of W188 it gives the composition freshness and energy, making the start sparkling and invigorating.

Rose — the queen of floral notes. In the heart of the composition it adds nobility and elegance, and together with jasmine, lily of the valley and lily it sounds especially multifaceted and luxurious.

Patchouli — a spicy earthy note with a woody character. In the base it adds depth and character to the composition, and together with musk and amber it creates that noble chypre trail.

Amber — a warm amber note with a resinous glow. In the base, together with woody notes, it creates a soft, enveloping trail that stays with you for a long time and sounds truly elegant.

👤 The Woman of W188

She is elegant and self-confident. Her beauty lies in calm strength, nobility and the ability to be herself without unnecessary words. She inspires, leads the way and is not afraid to be an example for others.

Light and neutral shades, airy fabrics, delicate jewelry and natural makeup suit her. She loves morning light, good books, travel and moments when she can be alone with herself. Her style is nobility without pathos, elegance without heaviness.

Essens W188 stays with her all day: in the morning it opens with bergamot, lemon, pear and ylang-ylang; during the day it reveals a floral heart with jasmine, lily of the valley, lily and rose; in the evening it warms with musk, patchouli, amber and woody notes. This is a companion fragrance for those who value a refined yet confident presentation.

⚖️ Essens W188 and the Original Side by Side

The only difference is the price and the bottle. The scent remains recognizable from the very first seconds.

✨ Women's perfume W188 by Essens is a chypre-floral fragrance that unfolds with sparkling bergamot, juicy pear and spicy ylang-ylang. It captures the magic of the French perfume school — inspired by the legendary Lancôme Idôle Le Parfum. Every drop conveys the recognizable accord familiar to fans of the original and gives a feeling of nobility, elegance and modern femininity.

A versatile fragrance for any season and any occasion. Try it and see for yourself.