Sagamore by Lancôme
Men 1985
Main accords
Description
Sagamore by Lancôme is a chypre fragrance for men. Launched in 1985, it was created by Jean-Louis Sieuzac. The olfactory pyramid unfolds with top notes of rosemary, lavender, bergamot, lemon, and petit grain; a heart of carnation, jasmine, ginger, cinnamon, geranium, valley lily, and rose; and a base of sandalwood, amber, musk, patchouli, styrax, benzoin, and vanilla.
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Key notes
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Top
clary sage
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Heart
carnation
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Base
sandalwood
Community
245 votes
- Positive 91%
- Negative 7.3%
- Neutral 1.6%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
771 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
245 votes
Season
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210 votes
Time of day
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108 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Sagamore
Sagamore by Lancôme is a chypre fragrance for men. Launched in 1985, it was created by Jean-Louis Sieuzac. The olfactory pyramid unfolds with top notes of rosemary, lavender, bergamot, lemon, and petit grain; a heart of carnation, jasmine, ginger, cinnamon, geranium, valley lily, and rose; and a base of sandalwood, amber, musk, patchouli, styrax, benzoin, and vanilla.
Green, herbal and fougère Flowers White flowers Spices Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic Resins and balsams
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
90 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
111 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
49 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
43 votes
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Community reviews
3 reviews
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Sagamore is an enigma that shuffles itself a polyhedral gem that surprises by surviving the Eighties that era of olfactory madness. It opens with a radiant bergamot petit grain and hyacinth chypre that shines like crystal but soon the lavender adds a metallic green touch. The true protagonist is the floral heart: jasmine carnation and geranium creating an exuberant almost feminine garden though vanilla cinnamon and sandalwood trim those edges as it dries. It’s not aggressive but a discreet elegance thanks to that cold dry lavender paired with creamy vanilla paying homage to Caron. It turns the Spartan classic into a delicious unique aromatic fern. Rarer than Betamax today it would be a worthy niche; it has a soft sillage but correct longevity an unavoidable milestone for collectors and an unforgettable landscape I met thanks to Jerry Drake.
Finally I tried this Lancôme Sagamore and it’s a complex beast. It opens with citrus lavender hyacinth and petit grain that create a precious sensation so it’s already worth it. Then come high-quality florals followed by wood. I love it even if the longevity and sillage are a bit soft; I sprayed 7 or 8 times to make it noticeable. It’s discreet refined and oozes class and elegance. I don’t know if there’s a current version to decide whether I’m satisfied or if I should hunt for this vintage delight. Beautiful proposal.
I tried this years ago in Santiago de Chile and it’s very special. It starts with intense vanilla-like lavender sometimes fresh and green with vegetal touches. Bergamot and lemon add freshness an orangey tone as I call it. Then geraniums and roses blend with the vanilla and patchouli base making an interesting uncommon classy and stylish EDT. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a chypre like this; it’s very good too bad it’s no longer available. Thanks.