Cinéma
floral up front, then vanilla, settling into amber.
About
Cinéma by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Cinéma was launched in 2004. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Top notes are Almond Blossom, Clementine and Cyclamen; middle notes are Jasmine, Peony and Amaryllis; base notes are Vanilla, Amber, Benzoin and White Musk.…
Nose: Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Cinéma smell like?
floral up front, then vanilla, settling into amber. Dominant accords: floral, vanilla, amber.
What notes are in Cinéma?
Top: Almond Blossom, Clementine, Cyclamen. Heart: Jasmine, Peony, Amaryllis. Base: Vanilla, Amber, Benzoin, White Musk.
How long does Cinéma last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Cinéma loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Cinéma best for?
Winter is the top pick (37%). Fall is second at 36%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Cinéma?
Night wear leads at 54%. Day is a secondary pick at 46%.
Is Cinéma for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 79% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Cinéma?
Composed by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Released in 2004.
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