Our take
What does Cinéma smell like?
Cinéma came out in 2004, an Eau de Parfum composed by Jacques Cavallier for Yves Saint Laurent. It opens on clementine, cyclamen and almond blossom. The effect is bright and a little sugary, and the almond rounds off the citrus almost at once. Peony takes over in the heart, pink and faintly peppery. Amaryllis and jasmine stand behind it without pushing forward. The base is where Cinéma finds its voice. Vanilla turns creamy but never edible, propped up by benzoin and a soft amber. White musk adds a clean halo that hovers just off the skin. The name suggests black-and-white glamour. What you actually smell is closer to a cashmere sweater and good hand cream, which is no insult. It develops slowly and holds up well through the day.
When to wear it
An autumn and winter scent for day or evening. Two sprays on the wrists and one on a coat collar.
It belongs to the Floral, Oriental / Amber family. Cinéma is one of 47 creations by Yves Saint Laurent in our encyclopedia.
