There are some perfumes whose story lasts only a short time without being any less intense. Others, however, seem to have been born to forever mark the history of perfumery. The years slide over them without ever leaving a trace, and they retain their timeless elegance over time.
In 1990, the house of Lancôme presented what would quickly become one of its greatest feminine perfumes: Trésor. A tribute to love and femininity, it is a floral, fruity, powdery and amber composition, which alone evokes every facet of feminine personality. It all comes presented in a precious bottle. Inspired by feelings and paying tribute to a fulfilled woman, Trésor seems to possess the power to move with a single breath. But what accounts for such an effect? Where does it draw such richness from? Here is our review of this cult fragrance.
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A dive into Lancôme's history
While Trésor by Lancôme appeared in 1990, it finds its source in a much more distant history. In the late 1980s, Lancôme wished to reconnect with its prestigious past as a great perfumer. Indeed, as a reminder, Lancôme is one of the oldest French perfume houses, showcasing French craftsmanship around the world since its founding in 1935. To achieve this, the brand set out in search of one of its most beautiful forgotten perfumes. This is how it unearthed from its archives the feminine fragrance Trésor, originally created in 1952. Bringing an old legendary juice back into the spotlight and modernizing it was indeed a bold bet…
The symbol of an eternal femininity
Trésor by Lancôme was born in the 1950s before reinventing itself in 1990. It has thus explored every facet of femininity for many decades. It alone symbolizes every dimension of eternal femininity. Its richness is infinite and its precious refinement has what it takes to enhance every personality. With a single breath, Trésor by Lancôme seems capable of making women more fulfilled, more beautiful, happier or more in love.
Trésor by Lancôme, the floral perfume of a radiant woman
If Trésor by Lancôme displays such powers, it is because it is perfectly orchestrated and its harmonious scents display a stunning floral balance. Its opening is like a flight of rose petals, enhanced with peach and apricot blossom. Its heart, meanwhile, is a sensual thrill brimming with lily of the valley, iris, heliotrope and vanilla. Rose, Lancôme's emblematic flower, is also present. Nestled in a heart of amber, it melts onto women's skin with elegance and refinement. Finally, Trésor by Lancôme leaves behind a discreet yet unforgettable sillage of sandalwood and musk.
A bottle crafted like a crystal pyramid
But Lancôme's perfume would be nothing without its sublime bottle. Resembling a diamond, it is softened by rounded angles, while revealing within it the incandescent warmth of a carnal, amber juice. Visually, Trésor is a jewel in its own right, whose shape naturally nestles in the palm of the hand. Its proportions are ideal and its elegance reveals itself with finesse.