Ô Zenith

Composition: the sun-kissed freshness of Ô Zenith

For its new sensory water, Lancôme envisions an olfactory journey in three stages. The opening evokes the splash of a citrus granita enjoyed with feet in the sand; the heart, bathed in a radiant jasmine, captures the instant when the sun reaches its peak; finally, a monoi-musky veil caresses the skin, like the gentle warmth of a lounge chair at dusk. The result: a luminous floral-fruity signature, designed to lift the mood and evoke summer all year round.

The notes in detail

1. Top: granita-style citrus

The opening pairs a sparkling Italian bergamot with zesty green mandarin. A hint of lemon meringue brings the fresh-sweet sensation of crushed ice, while a breath of Timut pepper awakens the palate and improves projection.

2. Heart: radiant white bouquet

At the heart, grandiflorum jasmine harvested at dawn diffuses a creamy, slightly honeyed facet. It is flanked by a crystalline neroli that adds transparency and radiance, then a lilybelle™ (water flower molecule) for a wet petal effect. Together, these white flowers weave a sun-kissed halo reminiscent of the white light of the zenith.

3. Base: monoi & crystalline musks

The sillage reveals a monoi accord blending tiare flower, coconut and Tahitian vanilla pod in subtle doses; no milky heaviness, just the creamy softness of a tanning oil. White musks (helvetolide™, habanolide™) fix the fragrance on the skin for eight hours while leaving a clean, silky finish.

Naturalness & responsible sourcing

• 92% naturally derived ingredients; alcohol from French sugar beet.
• Citrus sourced from a Calabrian cooperative with a zero-waste supply chain; peel residues are used to make the box's paper.
• Jasmine and neroli grown at Lancôme's Domaine de la Rose near Grasse, guaranteeing traceability and fair wages.
• Vegan fragrance: no ingredient of animal origin and no added coloring.

Development on skin: three timed phases

Phase 0-1 h: effervescent splash

Bergamot, mandarin and a fine lemony mist create an “iced citrus cocktail” effect that instantly energizes.

Phase 1-4 h: sun-kissed bloom

The jasmine unfolds, warmed by the emerging monoi; the flower gains roundness, while a neroli veil extends the luminous clarity.

Phase 4 h+: salty skin caress

The monoi accord softens into clean musks, evoking the slightly salty grain of skin after a swim. A rustle of a t-shirt reactivates the soft aura into the evening.

Usage tips & layering

• Spray generously on damp hair: the micro-droplets cling to the cuticles and release the jasmine with every movement.
• On tanned skin, layer a coconut body milk to accentuate the monoi.
• In the evening, boost longevity with a light musk-amber veil before spraying Ô Zenith.