Idôle Aura Lancôme for women

I have a 95% used bottle, open for swaps, please pm !

This is still on the Lancome website, they wouldn't have it there if it was discontinued.

How do we know this is being discontinued? It's my signiture scent and I haven't seen anything anywhere

The only salty fragrance that I can stand and even more really enjoy.
It opens up way too floral, but the dry down is this salty floral vanilla with some breeze vibes to it. It’s really like being in the garden near the ocean. Really soft and truly romantic scent. Well done Lancôme, sad to know that you discontinuing this beauty 😞

So sad this one is being discontinued as it’s my favorite from the line. Now I need to start looking for an alternative

This pairs beautifully with the 2024 Victoria Secret Bare Vanilla Sol body lotion and body mist! Both are delicious salty vanilla!!! Sexy summer combo!!

In bakery we use a pinch of salt to enhance the sweetness, and yet, we can feel a salty kick. Idole Aura is this concept in a fragrance.

My perception of this fragrance changed, so I decided to rewrite my review. Initially, I didn't really like it, then I decided it would be a wonderful perfume to take on a beach holiday, something to take to Greece or Turkey with me, just to step away from usual Bronze Goddess Nuit, Olympea, etc. Unfortunately, during heat and humidity there is some off putting watermelon accord, I don't even know what creates it, perhaps a very sugary rose combined with salt? It just becomes a bit cloying.

I put it away and didn't use it, but gave it another chance in spring and realised that this perfume just requires specific weather conditions. I don't like it during hot summer, I cannot imagine myself wearing it during winter (and it is not even about the rose, I like my Roses Vanille in winter, for example). To be more specific, I only enjoy it when the weather outside is +15 - +23 (c), and even better if it is a bit windy. Then it is a beautiful, joyful and playful rose fragrance to wear during a daytime date or walk in the park with friends, or whatever.

I have many pink bottle fragrances and many rose perfumes, but this one is perfect for some careless day out, when my other roses (A la Rose, Miss Dior Rose N' Roses) are a bit too serious.

My favorite Idôle is the Nectar flanker and I was curious to try this Aura version but I am one of those getting stomach churns when I smell it. It’s definitively Summery, salty and beachy, I can see how well this would work on a breezy Summer day, but not for me.

I tested this on my wrist in the mall today. To me it smells almost exactly like Hypnose-- it has that same spicy floral vibe. I got the roses at first, and now it's mostly the "spicy floral" smell that I can't quite pin down. Probably the bourbon-vanilla-salt combo?? Overall I'd say it's fine, but not for me. It's very feminine and sexy, more for night-time than day. I would say it's summery, and I think it would be best worn on a romantic summer evening. It's the sort of perfume that wafts through the air. I think it could be slightly headache-inducing for some, but extremely addicting for others. I do like the way it keeps evolving throughout the day.

The opening is very rosy,but as it dries down,it becames this salted vanilla that feels like you went to the beach,took a bath,the salt in the ocean dried on you,mixed with the sunscreen you had on,all on a vanillary background with a dash of roses.the salty note in this is what makes it so beach friendly,on a hot day,and i would even say it takes on a coconuty,milky touch as well in the dry down.

My wedding perfume. A hot summer's day, chiffon and lace, I carried gladioli and roses and wore them in my hair too. This scent was the perfect finishing touch. Feminine, beautiful, dewy rose, warm vanilla, something salty and beachy in there too. A girl becoming a woman!

This was my third bottle of Lancôme’s Idole perfumes and it’s the only one I really dislike. Something is very off putting and makes me almost sick. Other Idoles can make me nauseous but not feeling sick and wanting me to wash the perfume off. Maybe it’s the salt note? Not sure how salt smells though.
My grandma said she likes it, I bought it for her for Christmas and she ended up not liking it either. She said something is not right in it.

just received my bottle today! i personally dont smell any salt which i see being mentioned in a lot of the reviews. overall very rose and white floral, citrusy in the opening and vanilla as the base. if you like sweet floral perfumes, you’ll like this. i think this is a pretty safe fragrance and a crowd pleaser.

edit: after a month, i started noticing more of an aquatic scent and i get the salt now, which makes it fresh and great for warmer weather.

I can’t believe it took me so many years to try this fragrance at Ulta. There was a 50% off sale on all of the Idole fragrances and I love an excuse to shop, and I’m so glad I sampled this one. I’m not a fan of the original Idole, it’s way too screechy on my skin and I assumed that the salt note in this flanker would be unbearable. I was wrong. This is so feminine and classy. The salt is noticeable in the opening, but you get the most beautiful slightly salty vanilla in the dry down. The vanilla isn’t gourmand though, more of an expensive hotel lobby on the beach vibe. The performance is perfect, you catch whiffs of it but it’s not overwhelming like the original. I cannot wait to reach for it this summer and smell like THAT girl in a classy sundress. 10/10.

This is good. The salt note, which you definitely notice, elevates and refines this fresh vanilla floral. It’s warm skin in a sun dress after a day at the beach.

She's intoxicating. Sexy. Hot summer skin, a sun dress, walking along the shore. It's palm trees and a craft cocktail. This is perfectly blended and deliciously seductive. Sexy summer time here I come.

Not a fan

I can’t wait to get a full bottle of this.
I saw someone mentioned it smells like shampoo in the initial spray and I would have to agree, but after that opening it’s such a clean uplifting youthful scent! My mum has the OG idole version, and I always found it beautiful on her skin but too heavy with the rose and powder on mine, with this Aura flanker that’s not the case, I absolutely love this version for me. Not to mention the performance, it’s long lasting for sure and I see myself rocking it as a summer signature fragrance :)
They market this scent as sunny which absolutely makes sense.

There's a screetchy soapy note in here that is really unpleasant

i was gifted a sample of this a while ago and completely forgot about it. tried it on a few minutes ago and immediately what i got was salted pickle. i dont like it at all and i reaaallllyy like the original idôle.

its the salt that’s throwing me off. cant imagine an occasion this would be good for, its really strong but not in a good way

This opens so fresh. Think like a dewy, pink petaled way, not a green leafy or stem way. Like walking through a rose garden after rain.
As it settles down, it is mainly vanilla and a touch of rose. And the rose is sweet and youthful
The type of vanilla reminds me of the kind in Vanilla Vibes. So take the vanilla and sea breeze of Vanilla Vibes, lose the metallic touch, and add a sweet floral. It's really beautiful, I didn't expect to like it so much

Not the best of the Idole line, its actually my least favorite because the scent is so specific. I am not too fond of the salted vanilla smell in here. It immediately reminds me of Olympea, as they both have similar salt notes. On me it smells like a salted rose that dies down to a powdered musk. Reminiscent of Olympea that smells like salty vanilla sands.
Unless you are looking for a powdered salty floral musk, try the other flankers first. Idole nectar has that popcorn note that gives it some nice depth and is better blended than this one.

This is like a light version of Holidays by Mancera! Very nice salty jasmine coconut candle type smell.

Yarım saat bile kalmıyor, kayboluyor ne yazık ki. Satın aldığım yerin orijinal sattığına emin olmasaydım sahte olduğundan şüphelenirdim.
Kokuyu çok beğenerek aldım ama satın almadan önce parfümü denemek için sıkıp bir süre dolaşmanın önemini öğreten pahalı bir deneyim oldu.

The best of the Idole line. Salt and rose with musk.

I really get the salt note in this. Although they're not dupes, I have to say this and Olympea have very similar salt notes so I understand why it's in the "reminds me of" section. This on me is a generous dose of salt and sweetened rose that eventually fades into a salt and vanilla/musk/heliotrope. Very summery, but could be worn in any season. Good projection and longevity. I'm pretty "meh" about the original Idole, but this one is so much more interesting.

Aura isn't really what I think of for Fall and Winter but I felt like wearing it today. Aura is so beautiful and it is like a ray of sunshine to wear. I do actually think it's good for Winter wear in Southern California.

All of the notes were not listed when I first purchased Aura. I am not surprised to see bergamot and I think the bergamot in the opening is quite nice, even though I usually only prefer it as a tea flavoring. I do wish Aura was even rosier, as that's my jam.

The salt is very present with a little bit of jasmine (which I also enjoy). I really love vanilla and also heliotrope. I didn't know heliotrope was part of the drydown, but I quite enjoy the drydown so vanilla and heliotrope make sense. The drydown also has a pretty musk.

I love this perfume, and have only a little bit left in the purse bottle. I did buy the largest size at one point, but it leaked horribly so I had to return it (and thankfully they did take it even though a lot of juice was gone). I will be repurchasing Aura, even if just in the small bottle. The bottles are definitely my least favorite aspect of the line, even if they are pretty.

At any rate, Idole Aura is a love for me. It's a joyous fragrance experience!

Extreme sharpness at the start (not a big fan of bergamote + rose combo, not sure how it is expected to work) transforms into the vanillery goodness with time. So, I basically needed to wait a few hours to start liking it. But then - the reward! Amber-powdered sugar vanilla from the feels of it. Although: don't mistake salt for sugar, I know I know. Jasmine is very faint.
It's not overpowering and stays on my skin for good 3 hours.

The BEST version of idole I’ve smelled. This is so nice. Super perfume-y, but not in a bad way. This is a gorgeous spring summer scent, the rose is here, but it’s not as prominent as in the other flankers of idole. The salty citrus essence leads the way with the vanilla following behind. I really like this. Smells so good.

The Idole line doesn't really interest me in general and I don't usually like salt in fragrances so I have no idea why I felt compelled to try this fragrance, but I absolutely had to have a decant. I did love it, it isn't very salty in my opinion, but a great vanilla rose that feels super satisfying to spray in the hot weather. It doesn't get cloying, but it's a great option for summer if you still like the sweet in the heat. I did get compliments on it as well, used up my 10ml and I do feel like I need more. However, I'm not sure I'll buy a full bottle, purely because it doesn't seem to stick to my skin at all.

...A little plain. To me it smells more like lily of the valley than rose. Reminds me of something like Pleasures with fruit. Like a modern day Pleasures. A little sweeter, with a fruity tartness and some rose petals. I have to sniff very close to my hand to get the salt note. For those who say watermelon, I agree.

The scent is good but I am failed to understand this formulation. I have never ever felt so much salt in a fragrance, it actually makes me vomit. Initially, I tried its inspiration Aura Of Roses from Dua Brand, I found that so much convenient to use as it is such an amazing scent and you can spray it any time of the day, it didn't cause any reaction. I heard that it was similar to original and then I had to give a try to the original version but this one did not impress me at all.

I love wearing the original scent however, this one whenever I have tried becomes too powdery. The florals and the vanilla notes does not seem to go well together which makes it powdery after dry down. However, I'm interested in trying out a different formulation and blend of this if someone knows of. Kindly let me know if there is a similar scent or a dupe of this, I would definitely like to test it out and use it. Waiting for nice suggestionss!

I am selling this perfume right now on OfferUp for a great price of $95. It's brand new, unopened, in a sealed box, 1.7 oz, eau de parfum. It could be picked up if you live in Chicago or close by, or I can mail it. My husband got it for me at an airport, but before opening I tried it at Ulta. Not my scent.

I find this an all year around fragrance. Vanilla & summer doesn't usually go together but the salt and jasmine and slight rose makes it totally appropriate for all occasions .

Lancome idole auruo 
I can't stop smelling my wrist! : ) Interesting scent. It smells a tiny bit familiar, the jasmine reminds me of Dior Pure Poison. There is a beachiness to it, which must be the salt. It also reminds me of V&R Salty Flower, which I LOVE but was a limited edition. It's not an extract dupe for those perfumes, but that's what comes to mind. I can't remember if Mugler has an Alien flanker that smells similar. There is a slight sweetness to it, very subtle and I think it's from the rose and vanilla notes. More feminine and would be good for ages 20-40ish. This would also be a very sexy men's perfume if the sweet notes were taken out. Not a safe blind buy, it is a strong perfume for spring/summer daytime. I think I might get tired of the scent after a while BC it's hard to wear such a heavy scent in the hot months, but the notes are beachy and marine (not tropical beach though). It's a scent bomb. I usually love Lancome's perfumes. I haven't tried the OG flanker, I remember when I first saw the bottle it intrigued me. I wonder if the circle is supposed to represent the sun. It's $158CAD with taxes included on a discount site for 100ml, which is pricey. At full price I think it'd be worth about $115-130 (inflation). I don't mind spending $130 for a perfume that I love, and you don't need to spray a lot of this scent. I think it's okay-overpriced, if it wasn't just a summer scent I would say it's fair price. Sillage arms length+. 
I don't think I would run out and buy it, but I do like it and will keep the sample. I understand why people like/love it (bold, powerful woman, but with a relaxed sailing in warm sun vibe, somewhat younger), and how some ppl dislike it (it's strong, not something to wear in the cooler months). I would keep a small bottle if gifted, BC I don't have any scents like this for summer.
As it dried down the sweetness is more prominent, still beautifully warm and salty. About 14 hours later and it smells like a nice floral caramel. Not quite as yummy as Juicy Gold Couture, but pretty close, Both lack sillage (Idole Aura lacking sillage after 14 hours is totally understandable though). If I remember correctly, Lancome Tresor gave me the same type of yummy scent by the end of the day too. 

For a flanker, this one really doesn't smell too similar to the original, but in this case it's a plus imo, as the original Idole never managed to wow me, nor did any of the other flankers. Aura is still soapy and feminine, but it's a lot more interesting and definitely works better for my skin chemistry. It's also a more affordable option than other designer and niche fragrances with similar scent profiles. If you're looking for an intense salt note, though, you won't find it here. It's still present, but just enough to give an otherwise very standard designer DNA a recognisable touch. The rose and vanilla are really well blended and on my skin non is more prevalent than the other, which I'm a fan of. It's warm and sweet, while being light and fresh. Pretty and inoffensive. Works great for warmer weather. Performance and projection are great not only on skin and clothes, but also in enclosed spaces. If I've spent some time in a room while wearing Aura, I can still smell it present in the room for days, even weeks after.
I also love it layered with Zarkoperfume's Youth. The latter adds woodiness and slight powderiness while amping the summery quality of Aura with the fruity notes like melon and peach.

Wonderful. My favorite one out of all the Idôle range. Smells floral and salty keeping the original’s DNA.

I’m trying this as a sample but I won’t be buying a full bottle. It starts really nicely - there’s something atmospheric and fresh about it.

However, on me it develops a buttery, salty middle note which translates (to my nose) as urine. It then develops to smell like an alleyway.

For the second time in this lifetime, I’ve had to scrub off a perfume. Promising, but…no.

Hopefully everyone else has a better skin chemistry because the opening was so happy and blooming!

Idôle Aura is so weird... kind of a forgetful scent... but still something I kind of want to smell again... it's weird idk.

The mid-stage of this fragrance a dead ringer for Alien Mirage, same salty minerality and light floral touches, if a bit sweeter. Dries down to a prim and pale lactonic mix, but is objectively better than the flanker that followed it (Nectar).

I love the combination of rose and vanilla in this one. So, so pretty!

This is one of my favourite perfumes. I get a sexy salty bourbon vanilla when I spray this on me, I even smell a hint of coconut in the background even though coconut isn’t a note in this. In the background there are florals, which smells like they have been doused in vanilla syrup on the ocean/beach. Its the perfect amount of strong, and smells soooo good. Perfect for day time or night.

A very different flanker compared to the others and the original Idole. I’m happy about that because I don’t really like the og. The DNA of the original is probably a 10% in here. It’s Idole completely reimagined. It’s beachy and summery yet please don’t be put off by that “salt” note.
For people who like marine/salty notes this is literally nothing. Just a sprinkle to give it some taste! The rose is evident but quite soft because of that fluffy musk and vanilla combo and the jasmine comes only to illuminate everything, lift it up. I can also sense some coconut that’s not in the notes. Like a coconut-vanilla ice cream. 🥥 🌴
For me, this doesn’t resemble sunscreen per se, as a scent, more like the scent of sun kissed skin by the sea and expensive body lotion.
All in all, Aura blooms in the summer time, it’s classier, it’s sexier, it’s sweeter (not cloyingly so) and the performance is good enough to get you a lot of compliments.

Let me lead with... I am a vanilla loving gourmand girl.
I also appreciate salt notes.
I am not a rose kind of chick. I should have considered that more before buying this travel spray.
It's more rose than anything to me. Not sweet. Subtle vanilla. Lil jasmine. Lil musky. Not so much salt.
I don't hate it, but I don't really enjoy it so far.
Maybe I'll try it in some other types of weather.

I purchased this during Lancôme's 30% off sale. I live in Fl where the humidity index is high. I wouldn't wear this past March in Fl, I consider it a spring scent.
What I disliked about the bottle I received is the shimmer in this limited edition bottle left a film on my arm. I remember when VS came out with the shimmer scents & that's why I got rid of those bottles immediately. I don't want anything cakey on my skin.
The salt accord isn't as good as the salt fragrance by Ellis Brooklyn which is oddly 'okay' to my nose.
It's no where near as good as the salt accord in wood sage and sea salt (for my climate).
To me, this is an underwhelming scent but mass appealing.
Original Idole is stronger than this one with the projection, I tested it with 1 spray on my arm & due to that film, I didn't spray anymore.
I wouldn't purchase a full bottle of this flanker.
It stayed a skin scent for around 4 hours on 1 spritz. The dry down is alright.
I get whiffs of jasmine, vanilla and rose mixed with musk. The vanilla isn't photo realistic what so ever and smells rather synthetic to me.
Meh

Those who want it for the Salt Note. DONT BOTHER. Salt is barely detectable

I prefer this to the original as it's heavier on the vanilla and doesn't have the metallic note. The rose note also seems to be more complex in this.

I detected a salty note in the original, before reading that salt is a stated note in Aura and I can still smell some pepper in this, despite it not being listed here.

So, they both smell seasoned to me, but this has slightly less pepper.

Sweet, salty and creamy and possibly fb worthy, in my opinion.

First spray........ Idole.
5 minutes later........La Nuit Tresor Nude

It smells so interesting on paper, but on my skin I got rose and jasmine, sadly I don't get the salt note :/

PR Olympea is one of my favorite perfumes cause of the salt note and I was expecting the same from this one, but I don’t detect it as much as I do in Olympea. I also love rose notes, but I found this to be more jasmine dominant. It smells like playdough on my skin or a plastic doll’s head. I’m not a fan of this, disappointingly.

Beach vibes to the max! Incredibly salty, and because of that, it's the least sweet of the flankers. However, I love sweet scents, so this one is my least favorite. I much prefer the original and Nectar. The sparkly, juicy rose DNA that I love in the original kind of takes a backseat here. This is definitely in the same ball-park as Olympea. Not too much to say about this one; a decent pick for the summer time!

I love the scent but I just can’t take this bottle seriously. I swear it’s the only reason I don’t buy a FB.

Edit: we all know I was lying. Bought a small bottle so I don't have the ugle chicken pox bottle and I'm so glad I did cause I love this scent.
It's actually quite salty on me. I adore it.

Subtle vanilla in the sand.

I discovered this perfume thanks to samples I received when buying other perfumes, which I brought back to work with me to have something to smell good in case of unexpected events. I didn't pay any attention to it, it was in a drawer and one day the expected event happened: my boss asked me to go with him to the notary BUT just after I came back from a fast food restaurant and smelled like fried food haha. Panic attack, I didnt want to smell like a Big Mac at a business appointment with my supervisor! So I showered af myself with the sample to hide the smell of chicken nuggets and I was overwhelmed with emotion. I think it did the trick and I felt more like I'd just come back from minutes of a tanning /sunny spa resort moment where I'd put on a dose of vanilla monoi or tiare oil on my skin than a fast food moment haha. I also tested it later on clean skin and clothes, and I got the same vibes, with a better hold and projection.

I was enveloped in a cloud of delicate and very sea-like vanilla: very caressing, like the sun and the white sand in a beautiful mid-morning day in summer at the beach. As the name suggests, this fragrance gives an aura, it is subtle and delicate. I don't really notice the rose, more like the jasmine, but I do notice and attribute the sweetness and delicacy of this fragrance to the salt, vanilla and musk blend. This fragrance really reminds me of the tiare and vanilla oils I use after tanning, it's very beachy and sunny, but still subtle. A beachy feel that I love, and/or perfect just to smell a sweet vanilla without imposing too much :)

I can't wait to try it on in July/August to see how it really works with the sun and the beach, however I find that it can be worn all year round and is very suitable for a discreet person, as it does indeed just give an aura, a whisper. Ideal for work if sprayed lightly. I find that Aura shares some similarities /vibes with La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal, Aura being obviously much more subtle and without coconut. Both are from the same brand, and with a beachy vibes, so maybe they can be redundant in a collection or maybe nice for layering or alternate during the day.

the rose/salt/vanilla combo just takes me to HEAVEN. I planned to buy a full bottle after the initial try, but the super weak performance has me reconsidering. will definitely enjoy my travel spray and decide accordingly.

this is so nice. it's such a beautiful salty floral that reminds me of summer. this is a very spring - summer scent that is certainly very feminine and non-offending. the main notes i get are salt, rose, and watermelon. it's not listed in the note pyramid but i swear i get a oceanwater note as well, probably due to the salt.

it definitely has that "beachy" vibe to it. it's a girly, beachy scent that is perfect for summer and also perfect for anyone who likes rose florals. i also get notes of vanilla and musk in the background. its simple yet complex. i'll definitely be taking this one to the pool and to the beach this summer 🏝👙🌹♡💌 xx

Am I the only one to get a strong pear note in this one? It smells very similar to Petit Cherie but stronger and with more depth. Lovely bright uplifting fragrance. Waiting for a warm sunny day to wear this one!

For me this is a horrible headache inducing v mildly salty soapy floral. To me it just smells cheap, nasty & ordinary, this is absolutely generic, like a roomspray or airfreshener. So horrid I washed it off, sorry but there it is. & the bottle reminds me of acne, can't unsee it.

rosy watermelon trident gum mmmm

I enjoy allll of the idole perfumes except for nectar.

Idole aura smells heavenly.
the salty vanilla is the most prominent note, followed by a beautiful rose-jasmine combo.
still it’s nicely balanced and non of the notes are overwhelming.
It will be my new spring/summer perfume.

9.5/10

I am freaking obsessed with this scent. This is the sweetest perfume I own but its absolutely delicious. So much sweet and salty vanilla with and undercut with some floral jasmine and rose. I love this.

Very pleasant and very lovely. The salt really adds freshness and uniqueness to it. I like it but I still prefer Nectar because it has different kinds of roses and more sweetness, but this is a close 2nd.

This is so lovely. Its like sitting on a beach in Bermuda with pink sand before it transitions into summer. Its light and airy. You can smell a tad bit of the Caribbean Sea's salt sprinkling you from the soft tide. You can smell some organic spun sugar some kids are eating nearby. Life is great. No cares in the world. You dont stay too long because the longevity isnt amazing but you're enjoying these moments now. Is this a groundbreaking scent? No, its not niche. Is it pretty girl pink? Yes! Can it be worn ANYWHERE? Yes! Anytime? Absolutely!

When your grown daughter asks you to help her get ready for that important job interview, or her first day on the job, give her this as a gift. If she is going travelling, buy the smaller size. Finding that balance between classy and youthful is tough, but Idole Aura strikes that balance. What a fantastic hug-in-a-bottle.

Smells like salt, watermelon and rose to me. The drydown is vanillic salt.
I'm not sure how I feel about it... It's enjoyable, it's quite long-lasting, but after half a day of wearing it I get tired of/bored of/annoyed by it and don't want to look at it again for months.

Lancome's version of Olympea by Paco Rabanne with extra rosy notes. You need to like salty notes to appreciate this one as well.

For me this is by far the best Idole version as I like fresh perfumes, but the initial version seem to be rosy and that's all with nothing to impress. And the lasting power it not what I was expecting. I know the that fresh-rosy perfumes tent not to have a good performance. In return, Idole Aura has a great lasting power and a good silage. At least for my nose! A good vanilla perfume in my opinion!

In my opinion this is much better than the original Idole. It's somewhat generic, but packs a lot of punch in a way that always feels natural and never cloying. I love fragrances with rose and this is one of the best ones I've encountered. This is a penetrating sort of rose, something that won't appeal to everyone but I adore it. Something in here reminds me ever-so-slightly of cantaloupe. It gives the overall impression of sniffing a rose underneath a honeysuckle vine. Nectar-y. The salt rounds it out but isn't distinguishable.
The bottle perfectly matches the scent itself, it smells very "pink" and glowy.

And this is how I learned that I hate salt in perfume! I still want to find an Idole flanker that works for me though. I love rose and the tenderness of Lancome scents.

Salty musky rose. For me the rose in Aura is more prominent than in original, but original was brighter on me. I'm not sure which one I'd prefer over the other. They both easy reach fragrances, so it all depends on personal preferences. Not a FB worthy for me, but it's a pleasant scent.

I absolutely adore this one, cannot stop smelling it. I get soft rose and vanilla, creamy, lasts forever. Not sure about sillage yet but I can smell wafts of it all day. I really loved the intense version but this has taken over first place! I’m thinking this will be my daytime, and if I’m going out at night a spritz of Olympea over it! Well done Lancôme!

I prefer this to the original.
On paper it smelled mature and a bit off but on skin oh wow! Amazing! Youthful, smooth and beautiful! It’s not watery nor juicy so if you don’t like aquatics don’t worry you could very well love it.

It’s sweeter, warmer, more sensual yet classy and everything is well rounded and smooth. Feels like you are having dinner by the seaside in the Amalfi coast with warm sea air and beautiful sunset.
Absolutely beautiful, feminine perfume.

I get a peachy note in here but peach is not listed, there’s a smooth ripe peach and salty vanilla like the salted caramel Hagen Daz ice cream 🤤
I never thought i would like it but it turned into a love for me. The rose is still there but it’s very subtle that even if you didn’t like rose you would enjoy this. It doesn’t smell like Olympea at all, I would say there’s a sweetness in there reminiscent to Flowerbomb and La Vie Est Belle.
8/10 solid.

It has way less musk than the original and the patchouli is clean so is the jasmine and it’s more gourmand leaning and sun kissed while the original is more of a rose musk with a little vanilla.

I’m looking for a warm, sweet rose vanilla. Tried this and it didn’t hit the mark for me. Not into the marine sort of cloying air freshener vibe I get. Should have known to steer clear of anything ‘aquatic’. I think I would get a headache if I wore this.

If I could compare this to another fragrance, I would say it’s very similar to Mugler’s Alien Goddess. They smell almost alike to my nose but they have their differences. I love this version of Idôle the most out of all of them and I’ve tried them all. This one is more smooth, soft, delicate, warm, and creamy.

This is a beautiful perfume. I bought it and was wearing it and it reminded me of something. I couldn't place my finger on it and then it came to me. In my teens the only perfume I wore was Sunflowers by Elizabeth Arden. This is like a grown up better version of it. I have a very narrow scent profile. Like you plug my perfumes into the generator it's embarrassing how similar they are. I put my Dior Pure Poison on sprayed Mediterranean Honeysuckle over it and it smelled like Beyond Paradise by Estee Lauder. Guess the only perfume I owned in my early 20's besides Sunflowers. So if you like those scents you will probably like this one too. I also had luck with this one lasting a long time. It projects well on me at least and that's something I have issues with. It will do this for like 3 hours on me then it's more a skin scent but does well in clothing. For me that's about the best I can hope for.

What a nice blend. The salt is present but it doesn't give an aquatic vibe to the scent. The rose is also discreet. None of the notes overpower the scent. They work together to form a scent that is humble but present, sophisticated and airy.
It is just as sweet, not too much.
Unfortunately the projection and longevity are borderline acceptable.
A good perfume for those who don't want to draw all the attention to themselves but want to live a positive vibe behind them.

I am sampling this one today. This is not a salty vanilla with a floral twist, if you want or expect that from this fragrance it isn’t that. This is a fresh floral fragrance with a salty vanilla twist. On first spray you get a crisp, dew covered rose like you are sitting in a rose garden on a cool, dewy morning. There are some jasmine blossoms a little distance away and you can smell their more sweet and exotic aroma gently wafting in, mingling with the rose but they are far enough away that rose is still the star of the show. As the fragrance dries down a bit you do start to get that salty vanilla come out. It is a powdery vanilla with a clean salt, a bit similar to the JHAG salt-vanilla notes. I can see the comparison, but while the salt in JHAG Vanilla Vibes felt like a big, chunky, clean sea salt, the salt in Idole Aura feels like a salt of a finer texture and a smaller dose, but definitely present. Imagine if you took those big chunks of clean, mineralized salt and ground them in a salt grinder over a delicate dessert of vanilla custard while you were sitting in this rose garden, you would have the essence of the scent. After several hours what was left was a clean musk with a touch of salt. So, a really nice fresh spring, rose floral, with a salty vanilla. This is a good choice if want a clean, spring take on a salty vanilla scent that isn’t beachy, and you don’t mind that the salt and vanilla take a backseat to rose.

This is probably my favorite perfume! I got Idole (original) for Christmas but simply couldn't wear it, so I started looking for things I could swap for it. Aura was instant love, it's fresh, sweet and salty at the same time. I would say it is fitting for any season and time of day. Sillage is moderate/strong in the first 15-30 minutes. I entered my BF's car about 15 minutes after spraying it on and fragrance instantly spread. Also the longevity is impressive. I put it on at 6 PM, could still smell it when I woke up at 6 AM and now, at 9 AM, I'm still catching a whiff of it.

Nondescript jasmine with a bit of rose and a vanilla packed in salt. It is not as salty as everybody claims, for it is more diffused florals with vanilla. Young and ballerina-pink, this would be a nice first perfume for a young girl, especially because the bottle shape is reminiscent of a smartphone. A boring but undoubtedly pretty and innocent scent.

I love this fragrance and get compliments on how good i smell. I would describe it as rose with salted vanilla. I layer it with rose body scrub by tree hut, it smells very similar. I get 4-6 hrs 4 in hot weather and 6 in cool.

Wow, what a stunning fragrance! I tested this out last night and I can still smell it on my jacket about 20 hours later. This is not your typical vanilla floral. The salt note really gives it a unique quality. Personally, I like that it balances out the other notes and tones down anything that could potentially make this too generic, too sweet, or too floral for my liking. This definitely has a tropical vibe as others have mentioned, but it’s also very elegant and it smells good in any climate. I tried this out on a dry chilly night and I loved it, but then I smelled it on a warm, humid day and I loved it even more. The heat really makes it blossom. Which brings me to this—I agree with everyone who says it has a bit of that lipstick rose quality, but it doesn’t dominate the scent and it’s more prominent in warmer weather. Either way, it’s in the background and the sweet creaminess from the salty vanilla really takes it to a new level, they combine beautifully. This starts out sort of bubbly and aquatic, but it gets creamier and more intoxicating as you wear it.

I should add that I love “beachy” scents, but all the ones marketed as such never really capture the beach for me. They’re usually just coconut, yellow florals, and some aquatic notes. This actually smells like you’re taking a vanilla bubble bath with rose petals in it, while you’re overlooking the beach and getting whiffs of the saltwater and a garden of jasmine. In other words, it’s not totally beachy, but it gives me fancy tropical resort vibes. It’s so nostalgic, but not what I’d call old-fashioned and I love that I can smell every note in it. There is an underlying fresh and bubbly rose note in this that I smell in the OG and the other flankers, but this is by far the best from the Idole line, in my humble opinion.

I really wish I would have tested this for a while on my skin before purchasing. This is so pretty and creamy on paper. Seems original and unique. It goes foul on my skin. So disappointed- should have purchased the original instead.

I love this!! On my skin I almost get a coconutty vibe especially the first couple of hours with the rose, vanilla and salt..then the coconut almost dissapears and left is a nice salty, vanilla rose. Will be so gorgeous for summer, can't wait.. But will use this now too.. It so good. It's cute, sexy and longlasting! Lovely bottle and great to take with you because it's so thin.

i’ve got a tiny baby tester(?) bottle as a gift when I bought another Lancôme perfume.
if it’s different than the regular size idk.
it is an interesting scent.
feels spicy, salty, kind of a sexy vanilla, and when I say vanilla - not like any other vanilla. forget what you think is vanilla. this is not your classic sweet vanilla scent. (take a shot everytime I said vanilla lol).
I wore it quite often and it is an absolute fall vibe.
going out at night type of perfume for me.
if you want a sexy, bold, bossy, confident feeling it will deliver. I felt very confident wearing this.
gotta admit I didn’t like it before but it quite grew on me.
not my fave by Lancôme and for sure not from my collection (I have a very specific taste), but good!

You can't not like it! PERFECTION
Similar to Lancome soleil the crystal.

Idole Aura and Idole Nectar smell nearly identical, and I like both of them. Aura has the sweetness dialed down a touch, and the vanilla here is less gourmand/buttery. They both share subtle salty/woody notes, but the most prominent accords are definitely rose and vanilla, supported by clean musk. I expect to use up both of my bottles sooner than later, this will be getting frequent wear!

This scent is incredibly romantic. The soft rose is the most prominent on my skin and the vanilla and jasmine are in the background adding elegance and depth. This is a lovely daytime scent that is creamy and uplifting. The original Idole was a little too fresh for my personal liking. The vanilla in Aura adds a richness to the fragrance I really enjoy and it takes the scent into the soft body care realm. I love gourmand scents but the florals are still the star here and I would not describe this as gourmand. Just sweet, creamy, elegant floral. An easy reach to feel sexy and flirty.

I can almost never guess correctly that powdery, lipstick-like scent…heliotrope? Violet? Whatever it is it reminds me of makeup, probably eyeshadow, and I just love it. It’s in another of my favorites, Dolce Garden. There’s just a handful of perfumes I own that I consider perfect 10s (by my own standard of course) and this is one of them. This warm yet salty vanilla smells amazing with that familiar heliotrope/violet and has fantastic projection and longevity, what more could I ask for in a perfume?

Basically one of the best perfumes ever. I mean it and I own over 400 bottles. Intoxicating, sweet, salty, juicy, but rose-juicy, not fruit juicy, but the natural wild strawberry scent of pure rose, cleanest jasmin and French pastry type vanilla. Morphs into musky, salty rose laurel (nerium oleander). Genius.

Wow! Where has this been? How am I just now discovering this gem?! I am a lover of all salty, summer, warm, sunny, floral scents. I don't know how this didn't come across my radar. I was reading reviews on this and it just didn't sound right. I think I had tried the original Idole and hated it so when I saw this, I didn't realize initially this is a flanker. This, my friends, is gorgeous! The longer it sits, the better. After wearing this (sprayed on myself at Ulta) I ordered the largest bottle. This is one of those scents that IMO could be worn in warm or cool weather. This is warm, creamy, sunny, salty, and cozy all in one. I feel like I'm at a five star resort in Figi. It smells luxuriously low key tropical. I think I have found a new favorite. I have owned hundreds of perfumes. But this type of scent is right up my alley!!! Score!!!!! Yay!!!!!

imagine yourself on a beach before sunset with drops of water on your skin and some of your sun lotion is still on your skin while the sun is getting ready to go ....this is exactly what this perfume smells... as your skin with sun lotion + salt sea drops + sun ...very fresh , sparkly , warm yet fresh ...a very unique scent that i never smelled anything close before ..wait for the base notes and you will be amazed on how unique this perfume is ..sometimes i feel its a lighter airy version from olympeia by PR

Received a tester... On the card it came with it was sweet and juvenile, and at first when I sprayed it I felt like a teenager. Maybe I'm sensitive to vanilla, but it felt a little overpowering. The salt does do a lot in breaking up the sweetness, though

Later it matured into a lingering suggestion of rose different from the initial impression, and in a warm room and on soft clothes and rubbing on furnishings it has a charming quality.

Definitely not suitable for cold weather or predominantly glass-furnished rooms. It bounces off harsh surfaces and has an artifical tinge to it as a result.

Suited for warm blooded individuals and perfect for summer heat. I feel it has a subtle & innocent sultry quality on warm skin... But it needs time

Trying this a second time.
I like it and I'm considering purchasing a small 10 ml travel spray as a possible precursor to a full bottle.
It is beachy in an aquatic rather than sunscreen way and unlike other scents of this genre (e.g. Reveal, Olympea) I don't find it overwhelming or suffocating. The notes are nicely balanced: none of them really predominate - they all meld together and temper each other.
I am for sure not a lover of vanilla but here it's not sweet and is thus totally wearable.
I'm imagining that this could actually be nice for the upcoming cold weather as an olfactory keepsake from summer..

ETA: I got myself a small 25 ml. bottle of this and I'm enjoying it now even though it is almost winter and the weather is cold. I do think though that it bloomed more successfully back when I first sampled it, when the weather was warmer. I don't think that all the notes are coming to the fore in the same way now in the cold. I look forward to experiencing this one in spring/summer again.

I love this, the salt accord with vanilla makes it a perfect layering tool, you can use this with other perfumes to add vanilla without adding sweetness and it just boosts them up. Great for travel and flat bottle is great for a purse or crossbody. Any season any time, very versatile.

I’ve been trying to find a vanila fragnance that won’t be too cloying in a humid climate for such a long time, and i think this is the one. This is a much younger perfume, compare to the other idoles (to me they always smelled like my lovely grandma). Sweet vanila but not too sweet. Definitely a great option for the warmer months.

Idôle Aura feels like the gourmand answer to the original Idôle. I’m not convinced that Idôle Eau de Parfum Nectar actually fills that role, especially when Aura is so strongly vanilla-y and cakey.

The first spray smells like creamy roses. The rose is of a light sort – reminds me of Pacifica’s Persian Rose but not as heady. Bit of clean jasmine, the vanilla, and some slight cutting against all this sumptuousness by the bergamot and salt notes. The salt note in particular has some of the sweaty body-fluidness that reminds me of Secretions Magnifique, but it’s not strong or around for long (a pity, in my opinion, but that’s not a popular take).

After a few hours it really is mostly the vanilla, and it spends a lot of time in this heavily gourmand space. I find it’s hard to go wrong with a good vanilla perfume, which Idôle Aura essentially is, but, like all the Idôles I’ve tried so far, it’s not as overwhelming as it could get away with. Aura lasts a bit longer than the others I’ve tried, though, anywhere between 4-7 hours depending on how much you spray.

A beautiful jasmine fragrance (from someone who hates jasmine notes) with a hint of rose and creamy sweetness. An everyday scent bound to be a people pleaser. Edit: Never mind I absolutely hate it. If you are a lover of headache inducing jasmine go right ahead and purchase this fragrance

Beautiful salty vanilla, jasmine and rose. Projects like crazy and perfect for anytime of the year. This transports me to a coastal town in Northern California. I can smell the salty air as I’m standing next to a jasmine bush!

Testing Idole Aura for the first time today.To my nose, this scent evokes creamy, pale roses, condensed milk, salted caramel, soothing musk...yet it's all held together in an elegant manner. It definitely has an airy, aquatic lightness to it but maintains its presence. Though I'm not fond of the advertising campaign for the Idole range: I think Lancome's original advert for Miracle with Uma Thurman, for instance, struck a more mature serenity that this perfume is worthy of.

I smell a fresh and grassy floral top note on this that's feminine in an interesting way. Maybe the salt note is creating that crushed-leaves impression with the rose. The middle is absolutely gorgeous jasmine, but unfortunately the dry down is such a plain-Jane sweet musk on me that I figured it wasn't worth buying.

I think this is a very safe choice for a gifted fragrance, especially for someone younger who's outgrowing their candy sweet teen scents.

Instead of rose I smell Jasmine in this. It’s a sweet jasmine with something aquatic&salty. It’s weird but beautiful. My friend even complimented me when I wore it. The only downside is that I wish It lasted longer. Although it already lasts longer than the original idole on me. When it drys down I smell vanilla(not a sweet one but a green one) It’s not like the OG at all so I like it very much!

Beautiful easy pick fragrance! Such a beautiful scent. Wish it would last longer.

Beautiful rosey vanilla, but not old fashioned rose, a more fresh dewy rose, but the vanilla adds warmth and sweetness. I don't really get the salt note, maybe a tiny bit. Great for all seasons, I wore it in the spring and summer and am still wearing now in the autumn. Its an easy reach for any occasion, but I would probably pick something deeper for a night out. Lasts well on my skin but at the end of day I can just detect a soft vanilla scent on my skin, last much longer on clothes, my clothes still smell gorgeous when I am getting changed for bed and I can still smell the perfume on them when I'm loading them in the washing machine which can be days after. I do tend to over spray perfumes though. I can see me having this in my collection for a long time, I'm already on my second bottle (a bigger one this time), and I will definitely replace this one when finished. I also have got many compliments wearing this, from men and women

I also didn't get any rose in this. It smells like bannanas with modern aquatic floral notes to my nose. It's not bad in any way, but just too fruity for me. The notes sounded more complex and adult to me, but it's very eh. Worth sampling if you like white floral tropical elements.

Call me crazy but this reminds me of sweet strawberry or cherry lipgloss coated in vanillia.

This is a beautiful and delicately well balanced scent. The warm vanilla rose mixture was gentle enough for me not to tire of it but strong enough for me to leave with the impression that the scent was incredibly sexy. I didn't like the regular Idole nearly as much as Aura, I think Aura is very well blended. It's very light and incredibly feminine. I don't get much salt scent, just a very rich vanilla rose. I like that it's simple, clean, and sweet.

This is one of my most complimented perfumes, which is funny to me because while it’s pretty, it’s not particularly amazing. It is an easy reach though for when you don’t know what to wear. Sort of vanilla-salty-rose that isn’t musty or mature smelling. I typically hate rose in perfumes, but this is done nicely. I often mix this with sol de janeiro body mists, especially the ‘71 (carmelized vanilla and macadamia nut) or the ‘39 (coconut one) and it’s delicious

I cannot find the rose in this perfume for the life of me. To my nose it’s all quiet white flowers, creamy vanilla, and salt. It absolutely resembles Bath And Body Works’ Sunkissed, but I find it more tame and well blended. The orange blossom in Sunkissed can occasionally give me a headache, whereas the jasmine in Aura is much more well behaved. I love this for its simplicity and coziness; it’s as close as you can get to hygge in summertime. I’d wear this in any weather, I think, but it really shines in the warmer months. Sadly, the longevity is super poor on my skin. I’m not afraid to spritz indiscriminately, but I’ll wait on a nice big sale for future bottles.

I have to say that I am disappointed by the packaging. The flacon feels so cheap. I only got a 25ml as it was a blind buy.

The cap feels like kitschy cheap plastic, and it doesn't have the metal frame around the sides (where I have seen the 25ml has the metal frame in YouTube reviews I have watched. I have skipped back and forth in videos, taken screenshots and zoomed in to confirm that the 25ml has the metal frame). And sure, the metal frame is no big deal, it's just bottle decor. I just don't understand that probably in some markets around the world, that the bottle would not have the frame around it.

The back of the bottle with the white sparkly coating looks better than it does from the front when you view that coating through the perfume.

I have sprayed this once on my arm and smelled it all afternoon yesterday. As another reviewer said before me: don't come to this fragrance expecting salt notes, as I don't get them really. It's sweet, pleasant, not really exciting. Probably a good easy reach. I am uncertain about wearing this on very hot days. It's going to be 37 degrees Celcius in my part of Germany today, and I'm not sure I want a sweet perfume on my skin today.

Need to test this more, hoping to enjoy it, as I haven't bought a perfume in more than a month and am just hoping to find something pretty and elegant.

I’m so glad I was given a sample of Idole Aura to test, because I was about to make a blind buy of Replica Beach Walk (which many reviews say is very close to this) and will definitely skip the blind buy. I do detect the salt element and the very sweet floral and vanilla — but a beach scent this is not —to my nose. I just don’t get the connection. But then, I love the beach and don’t like this fragrance at all. A big pass.

This is a good easy reach fragrance for summer. It's not very exciting, but that's kind of the point of an "easy reach" in my opinion. It does create a scent bubble and last a while. Not overly salty (I wouldn't like that) & gives a slight coconut vibe... I don't think of rose at all when it wear it. Not my favorite perfume, but it's my favorite of the Idole line.

Sadly so disappointed by this. I have the original Idole and I liked it but the longevity wasn't very convincing so I hoped it would be better with this one. To be fair, the longevity IS better but it turns very musky on my skin. I suppose it is an issue with my skin chemistry as the other reviews don't mention it. Mixed with my skin chemistry it turns into a heavy musky, floral that is very mature and headache-inducing. It lacks all the light notes and freshness I liked about the original. I can't really recommend this as a blind buy but I suppose it could smell nice on the right person.

It smells very good, beachy sunny vibe but it's unnecessary if you own Replica Beach Walk. They smell the same to me. Longevity is about the same aswell.

My kind of summer scent! A few people have said it smells a bit like Watermelon, and I could detect that at first spray. The salt note blends so beautifully with the Rose and Vanilla - It doesn't come across as screechy or metallic to me. The Musk really comes out in the dry down, and it's just very pleasant. I truly love the house of Lancôme, and I have to say...The Idôle line is definitely my favorite. Curious to see how this layers with the original!

Kinda soapy (in a good way), floral, adequate for high heat summer fragrance. 7/10

I’ve been looking for a summer perfume that I can wear even on humid hot days. This one is perfect in my opinion. It opens up really fruity, even though there are no fruity notes, it smells a lot like watermelon. Super juicy. Then it starts to get salty and the rose/jasmine make it feminine and light. Dries down to a dirty (in a good way) vanilla. I love this fragrance. It does remind me a little of Replica’s Beach Walk, but a much much lighter sweeter version.

I got this because of the salty note and also vanilla. Don’t be like me. There is not much (if any) salt or vanilla to speak of. It’s mostly just rose and some musk. I love most all salty fragrances (Olympea and Olympea intense are my lifelong loves) but this isn’t that. I smell like a fancy bar of rose soap now and that’s all.

If you want to try Idole Aura because you like solar/tropical/coconutty floral scents such as Lancome La Nuit Tresor Nude: go for it.

If you want to try Idole Aura because you want the "salty" note (like in Olympea or Hermes jardin sur la lagune): you will be hugely disappointed. (like me)

god i fucking love salt notes. this perfume is so comforting! theres a scent here that isnt listed in the notes that is so nice but i couldnt pinpoint what i was smelling for the longest time but another reviewer hit the nail on the head: watermelon!

Wow what a pretty fragrance! If you like Jo Malone floral type fragrances on the slightly sweeter side, you might like this. I did not like the original (went a bit wonky on my skin), but this is lovely. Rather well mannered, youthful and ladylike fragrance.

Update: Now that I have worn this fragrance quite a bit, I pick up a lot of watermelon. Decided to wear my sample of Delina la Rosée this morning and boom, smell watermelon too. Aura obviously has salt, so it’s not a dupe for La Rosée, but I feel it’s along those lines. Worth checking out if you’re hankering after La Rosée, but can’t afford the hefty price tag. I certainly feel like I don’t “need” to have it in my collection anymore. Very happy with Aura 💓

It's pretty very very soft, too soft, too basic, that's the problem. Too safe, too boring, no real personality and no projection

love this! perfect for spring/summer imo. starts off as a really nice, fresh but jammy rose - it almost reminds me of turkish delight. it doesn’t come across as watermelon to me as i’ve seen some people mention but it does have that clean, juicy, freshness which makes me see where they’re coming from.
i’m a big fan of vanilla notes and the vanilla in this is one of my favourites, and most noticable, out of all the perfumes i’ve tried. it doesn’t come across straight away but once you start noticing it in the drydown it becomes addictive. it’s like a warm, luxury vanilla, and i think it’s the salt note sets it off in this way. seriously, even if you’re not sold on the opening, give the drydown a chance because it totally transforms!
i’ve had so many compliments on aura! projection is good, longevity is great - it lasts forever on clothes and personally i find it performs very well on my skin. i wish this was it’s own standalone perfume rather than a flanker so i didn’t have to worry as much about it ever being discontinued.

Like a Summer version of Angelique Noire by Guerlain. I was caught off guard by the similarity.

I had the chance to test Idole and the flankers today and ended up purchasing Aura. I’m realizing that I’m not big on rose and pear notes and the original has a lot of it. This one has rose, but it’s a softer rose wrapped in vanilla. I just realized that it reminds me a bit of bodycology’s pure vanilla. Still love this one though.

@fingertips00 In my personal opinion, yes. I love it *most* in that kind of weather!

Does anyone know if this works in hot humid weather?

OMG if u guys remember forever beach days by bath and body works that's an exact dupe! like literally!! i still have some of the lotion left and i am sure! though they have nothing in common except for the jasmine and white musk note!

This is not what I was expecting but in a good way. I was expecting it to be a little more intense and mature than it is. Its a beautiful Vanilla Rose. I know most people describe it as Salted Vanilla but I really get the rose when I wear it. I do love it though, its a nice, sweet rose

Although not a huge fan of rose, Aura is very pretty. Soft and very feminine, however on me it did not last long.

This is a nice fresh spring/summer fragrance. To me, it smells like cucumber, watermelon, and fresh green grass at first - in the dry down I get some light florals and a very fresh/spring vanilla. It is soft, classy, but not overpowering/ in your face perfume. I think it would be perfect for daytime. The sample I had describes it as 'our first sun-kissed floral scent' and I think that is correct. It is sun-kissed, not melting in the heat - more a ray of spring sunshine that warms the breeze enough to capture those fresh greens and the first touch of blossoms in the air. I love this a lot more than I thought I would, for me it is the perfect spring perfume.

Before I begin with my thoughts on Lancôme’s Idol Aura let me quickly preface with a shameless plug:

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Now that I got that out of the way let me provide some thoughts on Lancôme’s Idol Aura.
Bought this for my wife (upon request) for Mothers Day.

This is a beautiful and quietly seductive salted floral fragrance which many people will be pleased to hear has some serious staying power.

I will say that when you smell it up close because of the heavy dose of florals (both Jasmine and Rose) that it does come across a bit cloying to my nose..dare I even say it stings the nostrils which is a strange sensation considering there is something in the background I smell at the same time which is extremely smooth.

This is likely the vanilla; which might I add is not utilized lazily. It’s used in a way which really compliments the salt almost giving it a gourmand vibe about itself.

The composition holds up nicely the salted florals with vanillic undertones remain for a good portion of the life and as your silage closes in I noticed a nice clean sexy musk

This has a bit of sexiness to it; spicy time type stuff here. Not overly aggressive ~ a playful sensuality.
Not a summertime day scent not something I would anticipate her wearing on the coldest days either

Perfect for mild days and evenings
I paid $110 dolllars for a 3.4 oz I feel is fair.

If you made it to the end you’re a real one ~ thank you for reading ~ be blessed.

I love this.

Very feminine and beautiful.
I tend to not like salty vanillas (I’m looking at you Olympea and vanilla vibes) but this is stunning on me. I will probably end up buying a bottle.

The rose and jasmine is elegant and not heady.
The vanilla is sweet but not overly and it’s not foody either.
I get a lot of salt but it’s very beachy and does not smell like sweat.
The musk is clean and rounds everything out.

This is a lovely summer fragrance for a woman who’s in her late 20s and older.

Edit:
I got it for my birthday, I love it! The atomizer isn’t amazing but it’s still fine.

Lancome Idole Aura is completely different than the first two OG and the Intense flanker. right away I get salt and rose in the opening than the vanilla comes out in the mid. It’s a very summer salty fragrance and I would only wear this in the summer! I do like it. At first I thought “Oh should I buy this or is it the same as the others 2 but no this is completely different. I agree not a safe blind buy at all. Test this at your local dept store. On me it sits close to my skin and smells very vanillic. Sillage is also slight arms length at most. I recommend this but try it first! 7/10 Only because not everyone likes salt in their fragrances!

A salty, vanilla marine rose. I get what people are saying about it smelling like watermelon, but it's not an exact match. Definetly not a safe bling buy- smell and wear it on your skin first. The vanilla and salt notes are similar to those found in JHAG Vanilla Vibes. I personally think that if you like that one, you will like the other. It lasts well, and is a beautiful spring and summer fragrance. It's a more summery take on a classic floral. Beautiful.

I purchased this as a blind-buy during the half-off sale at Ulta. I love the original Idole and the notes in the Aura seemed like it would be great for me ...... WRONG!!! Immediately I got a hint of something that made me gag. I couldn't put my finger on it, but it was absolutely horrible. I sprayed a cotton pad and left it, hoping that the drydown would be better. Again, I was wrong. The fragrance was different, but unfortunately, not better for me. I exchanged it for another bottle of the original Idole.

Now after looking at some of the newer reviews, I think I've figured out what I hate - the melon/watermelon smell. This note is not listed on the perfume, but if others are smelling melon (I couldn't pinpoint it), then that would explain what was so nauseating to me - I can't stand the smell, taste and anything that has to do with watermelon. So, it's not the perfume, it's Me :-)

It's quite similar to Montblanc Signature (but less citrusy) and Mugler Alien Goddess (but less coconutty). But it doesn't reminds me of Olympea at all. A sweet, powdery, girly floral. Nothing groundbreaking, nothing offensive, but really comforting. An easy grab for any occasions, or any time of the year. Sadly, longevity sucks.

I really thought I would like this perfume based on the scent notes listed. At first, it has a salty watermelon smell that I really liked. But as it sat on my skin, it just devolved into this sharp, generic, nondescript smell that so many of these mainstream perfumes have. Perfumes like this are why I used to think I didn’t like perfume and that they all smelled the same. But at least it’s not offensively bad or making me nauseated.

I blind bought this, really do not like it, too much like sunscreen to me, Shea butter a smell I do not enjoy. That is the gamble of the blind buy, I will give it a few more sprays to see if it grows on me, bought the 100ml too.
Update: I sprayed it again on my skin, it actually repulsed me, I hate to be that severe on a perfume but it is a very big no for me.

I don't get all the hate on this one but a gourmand like this might not be for anyone. If you look at my profile you'd see I am a fragrance junkie, mostly gourmands, and all high end. Lancome happens to be my favorite brand. I've tried all the Idole scents and I've never been a fan, too soapy for me. However Aura is a winner for me. I get that salted vanilla right off the bat and then a hint of coconut comes in. Coconut isn't listed above but I definitely get it. If you like La vie est Belle Soleil, JHAG Vanilla Vibes, or anything similar you may want to give this a try

I don’t get where people are getting metallic from but to me it just smells very soft, airy and slightly sweet. I really enjoy this one. It smells a lot better than the original version in my opinion.

Like many others are mentioning, I bought this when Ulta had it for 50% off. I bought this one and the original, and I have to say, I like the original more. The opening has remnants of the original, and this is obviously the summer version. This one has a suntan lotion vibe that is very suitable for a beach vacation. I get the saltiness with a vanilla-floral; I’m beginning to confirm that salty notes aren’t for me unless it’s a fresh scent. I’m currently wearing it while I write this review- I sprayed it 2 hours ago and it’s more of a skin scent. I can see how other’s may like this, but unfortunately for me, i’m most likely going to return it and keep the original. It reminds me a little bit of Replica’s Beach Walk.

Blind bought a travel size from ulta at half price. …I don’t like this. A very weird salty vanilla smell on me. I think this might smell fine on someone else. I want to go scrub this off :( I like the original Idole but this is a hard pass for me

I blind bought this when it went on sale for half price at Ulta. Figured I'd love it since I love the original Idole but, my g-d, I hated it. It smelled like nail polish and bug spray mixed together! Not a single hint of vanilla. No jasmine. No rose. No nothing. Except that chemical smell of nail polish and DEET mosquito repellant. Lol. So disappointing. I'm relieved to say that Ulta has a generous return policy. I do wonder if I got a bad bottle, otherwise, all of you that like this scent are nutty.

I didn't know this classified as a marine scent but this explains a lot about the scent profile that pulls me. I love this mixture of notes but sometimes this same perfume is a no if the metallic note pulls strongly.
I'm not sure what creates the 'watermelon note' here but it has the overall effect of taking in a waft of sparkling watermelon sprinkled with salt. Very ripe and juicy.
No matter what someone thinks of this perfume it will be noticed! It projects beautifully. Underrated but admittedly not for everyone.

I had to exchange this one for the original. I don't like the sunscreen smell and the heavy florals on top just clashed too much for me. I found it a challenging fragrance to like.

This is soooo underrated and I don't get why. It starts off pretty bright with the rose and salt. The rose in here is not your typical rose, its very modern. I'm someone who's really sensitive to powdery florals and I typically do not like rose fragrances for this reason. This one is different, it's a much more green rose, very youthful, and bright. When it starts to settle, the vanilla creeps in. It's a nice soft vanilla, not heavy by any means, which is why this is a really good vanilla for spring and summer. You also have the jasmine but its really soft, not too strong at all. I'm not sure where people are getting the metallic note, I didn't experience that. I get the salt but it's not overbearing at all. It's so beautifully blended, you get the perfect amount of each note and it creates this heavenly scent. If you want a good spring/summer vanilla that doesn't smell like sunscreen this is the one.

Metallic and bitter and somehow too sweet all at the same time. The saltiness ruins this for me. What a weird scent.

Though I do not wear salty, marine fragrances, I believe this is sweeter and more enjoyable than the original Idole. Elegant and pleasant, if light. As with the original, likely well received in Asia.

Its a very particular fragrance. It goes trough multiple stage real fast. For me, I dislike the first 5 minutes. I let it settle a bit before I can truly enjoy. I like the salty, beachy/marine aspect of it. Its kind of a love hate relationship. I know I will appreciate it more in the summer. I picture using it after the beach, going out for dinner. So you keep getting whiff that remind you of your beautiful day. Its very classy with a sexy twist (due to the salty note) until it becomes a skin scent.

Plus, I really like the bottle of the Idole line. So so elegant 🥰

Very peculiar scent. I have & love the Intense version so I thought I might test this. What a mess of a fragrance! Metallic and sweet. Not my cup of tea. Very different from the fresh and fruity Idole L'Intense.

I didn’t get any of the salt or vanilla which is what excited me, just smelt like every floral perfume ever

the only reason this is a like and not a love is because the salt notes are slightly too weak. i feel like they were more prominent in the 2ml sample? anyways this is a unique yet timeless girly fragrance. incredibly well executed. also the bottle is beautiful, i can't stop holding it in my hands.

This is lovely. Feminine, beachy, sensual, sweet but not too much or like candy. Like a sexy beach scent. The smell makes me visualize a swirl of pink and cream sand.

I had a travel size of og idole last year but I didn't wear it much even though the dry down was nice because the opening was waaaay too much cloying floral. I don't think these two are actually very similar. With Aura I get mostly sweet salty vanilla and musk, and there's just a hint of that rose and jasmine. Also a bit of coconutty sun screen in a nice way. I do not get any of the melon people are mentioning

Years ago when Vanilla Vibes first came out I ran through a sample and was in love with it. It was so elegant and comforting and beautiful. I tried it again a few weeks ago though and my skin or the formulation must have changed because now it's aaawwful sweaty playdough.

Aura is like what Vanilla Vibes used to be on me, but better and more complex. This would be a great spring/summer scent or if it fits well into your preferences and aesthetic could be a good year rounder.

I am going to get a bottle when my sample runs out. Try before you buy of course

Rose, but not typical, more modern version of rosy perfume, very classy, very modern, feminine, girlish..

I had to delete my original comment because my opinion has completely changed. The second time I tried this I got a beautiful combination of rose and watermelon. I don’t know how they made the watermelon so juicy. Simply mouthwatering. The rose is fresh. Fresh rose petals. The salt is not too strong. I’m definitely getting a full bottle!

The marine notes destroy this for me.

I mostly smell the vanilla and rose. There is also a weird spiciness that is off-putting. This is just a really strange blend of fragrances that don't go together at all, in my opinion.

Received a sample with a beauty purchase. I don't really like it but I don't hate it either. The rose note is too overpowering for me. It lasts a really long time and has good projection.

Musky rose perfume plus chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven. Sounds like these notes wouldn’t go together but it’s all very well blended. I like it, but I don’t love it – I ended up using it as a linen spray.

Rose and Jasmine with a very faint almost undetectable coconut. Just enough to make it smell watery and beachy. I don't sense vanilla. It's beautiful and fresh. Would be perfect for a summertime wedding or just summertime in general. Perfect for an every day wear or to spritz on If you're going out to eat after the beach. It's not sunscreeny but it would layer beautifully over left over sunscreen and bronzed skin. It's nice. But don't buy if you don't like rose. The rose is apparent. Oh and it lasts until you shower.

all I can smell is watermelon, prefer the original one

why am I smelling parsley in the opening?? it's a pass for me.

Sooo salty on me!! Wasn’t a fan of the salt top note. But what made it worse was the stale cheap play dough sweet dry down.

I'm not sure if it's just me today (I hated all the perfumes I tested today so I may try this one again to see if I feel the same way down the road) BUT this smelled like bathroom cleaner on me. I did not pull an ounce of vanilla personally and everything generally turns powdery & vanilla on me... I got straight salt and some sort of flower which I'm assuming was the rose and Jasmine done together making it too much for me with the salt combined. Now I did try this on the back of my hand and not my wrist or chest where I normally can get an accurate depiction of a perfume story on myself, but to be honest from what I got from the back of my hand I'm quite glad I didn't spray my chest lol. I def think I'm going to have to try this one out alone one day to get a real idea of it because straight on the paper and on the bottle it smells absolutely gorgeous. So I'm not quite sure what went wrong with me, I adore the original :(

Top notes really Enjoying. The salt and the rose both are blooming on my skin and they’re both notes. That do really well with my skin chemistry. Unfortunately the rose is definitely synthetic or just a very poor quality extraction because it came across as a sadder version of coco Mademoiselle’s Turkish rose note. But it’s echoing that feminine fresh trend. Sillage is arms length. Longevity is moderate.

I really like the salty note. I think this made me realize that’s one of my favourite notes (something ironically that wood sage and sea salt by Jo Malone didn’t convince me of).

The dry down is predictable jasmine musk and vanilla. Skin scent at this point.

What an absolute BEAUTY! This was a blind buy and I fell head over heels from first spray. On *my* skin, this is very similar to Olympea (another favorite) but with a beautiful edible rose note that sets it far apart from anything I’ve ever smelled. It’s sweet, creamy, soft yet sexy. Lasts a good 8 hours on my skin before it’s starts to fade away. Just gorgeous!

For some reason, the notes turn into fresh juicy watermelon on my skin, despite there being no watermelon in this scent at all 😂 The salt only sticks around for a bit before giving way to the watermelon. It’s pretty long-lasting for a light scent; I got nearly 9 hours wear time from it. As an added treat, I keep getting whiffs of what smells like the dry down from Lush’s Lust. It’s a playful, feminine scent; even though I like the original Idôle far more, I still like this one too.

Bought this today and I am actually loving it more and more as the hours go by. I love how easy it is to wear and it brings me in a good mood!
The vanilla and salt is beautiful together with the delicate and sweet jasmine and rose. The bergamot frames everything perfectly with aromatic freshness. This has this subtly seductive, clean skin vibe. It's warm, clean and smooth. Kind of radiating, like an Aura.
The shape of the bottle is perfect for touch-ups during the day.
For me, this is the perfect everyday scent!

A rosier yet funkier version of the original. I’d choose the original over this and I’m not a huge fan of the original.

I agree with DarlingNikki’s review below which says this is a combination of OG Idole, Alien Goddess, and Olympea. It smells sort of like rose fabric softener to me. It’s nothing special but if you’re a fan of the original and want a version with solar vibes then give it a go.

Wow, I'm shocked at how much I like this and at how good it smells on me! Smells like the OG Idole, Alien Goddess, and Olympea joined hands and jumped into a perfume blender together lol. Comes across too strong on paper to the point that I felt as if my nose was being blown out by it so I was forced to try it on skin and YOWZA! Smells fresh, sexy, and beachy on me and I am here for it as we head into the inevitable winter doldrums here in North America.

This one is very nice, soft and feminine. I wear it to the office, it calms me down. 😀 Always reminds me of a pink colour for some reason, it’s so nice. 😊 When I tried a sample the first time it was a blast of rose and I didn’t like it but after a few minutes it turned into beautiful creamy vanilla rose and stayed that way for hours and hours. I can smell the salt only slightly. Overall a beautiful scent, love it.

There is something so addictive about this perfume to me... Its the perfect combination of sweet sugary rose and salty vanilla. I get compliments often.

Smells a little bit like a flower shop. How can something smell like vanila and green in the same time? To me they seem opposites, but I like it. Its a little chaotic though. So original, it is something new to me, so it is very interesting and I enjoy to sniff it over and over again

Smells like cheap caramel to me!

This starts off as a strong white floral which then morphs into a strong clean cotton vibe. Too strong for me. It then mellows out with some sweetness, but that clean cotton is still there. Not a fan.

I got this in a swap and I had had the original Idole and I had liked it, but I did find it slightly too rose and powdery for me, but this is the perfect version of it!!!! If you do like the original but find the rose and powder a bit too much than try this because it balances it out perfectly. I’m not sure what notes were taken away or added etc but this one makes it perfect. And you KNOW with a Lancôme fragrance that you’re going to get great longevity and silage-but remember folks that with that comes a strength that has a FINE line between perfect and way too strong! So thankful I got this in a swap , considering I hadn’t ever known this came out!!

this will be my signature scent for years... It is long lasting (over 12 hours on skin), and so beautiful. drydown smells like salty vanilla. Olympea is heavier. This can be worn in any weather, any time of the day, any occasion. for those, who says that it is generic - show me other perfumes that smells just like this magic in a magically pretty bottle...

For me it is rather a salty-powdery fragrance. The colors of the bottle are most suitable for the scent.
It is not very original, but I cannot put my finger on it, yet. Perhaps a salty Love, Chloe?

This is ocean salt ground into rose petals w/ a cheap vanilla and musk. Nothing horrid but nothing special. I can't believe they get the prices they do for this stuff! So damn generic.

I did not like Idole on my skin. The scent becomes acidic. But Aura is something else. Vanilla softens the scent, and the salt is like a brother to vanilla. It lasts on my skin over 10 hours. I love it, a modern vanilla scent.

Fresh sea salt taffy, rose water, vanilla nougat. YUM

Smells like when I would mess around with homemade playdough in my Mother's kitchen. Good memory, but not a scent I want to wear.

I'm surprised that there is no melon or calone listed; as I perceive this as the most prominent accord. The opening has reminded me of the original for a moment, then it turned into a CK Escape like fragrance on my skin. As it developed, it become a little powdery. One needs to like aquatic notes to appreciate Idole Aura.

If Chanel Gabrielle Essence is the rich yellow version of a perfume, Lancome Idole Aura would be the light pink version of it.
Personally they smell as if they belong in the same category of fragrance.. Multifaceted airy floral vibe to it . Love this and prefers this much over the original Idole.

My first impression, without reading the notes: This smells like Olympéa and Beach Walk had a love child, and Idôle is raising it.

To my nose it's very salty with hints of vanilla and calone (even though it's not listed, to me there's a whiff of that distinctive melon-esque note!) in the background, and every so often a creamy rose wafts in and then wafts out again. I think this would be a scent that fans of Beach Walk, Olympéa, or Vanilla Vibes would likely enjoy. It starts off with a bang, but settles down within about half an hour to a level I would deem fine for an office setting. It might be a bit sweet for some people though.

I like it, even though it's not my usual kind of scent. It would be lovely for spring and summer weather. (BTW, I am definitely not a fan of the original Idôle, which is far too much rose for me, or aquatic kinds of scents.)

Generic sugary rose water, lightly salted. Nothing revolutionary. Cute bottle.

I really like Idole Aura. It’s light and and powdery but in a youthfull way.
It reminds be of a summer fragrance and a little bit of luxury sunscreen, but I dont mind that at all.
Longevity on me is 4-5 h. And sillage moderate yet people notice it.
It make me think of Kenzo summer. Which was one of my favorite fragrances.
If you are into easy light and semi longlasting fragrances with a touch of summer this one could be for you.

one of my faves nowadays! the perfect, everyday kind of perfume. it’s not crazy strong but that’s good since you can wear it to work. smells beautiful, reminds me of fall cause i feel like it just brightens up my dull days. i usually love lots of vanilla in my perfumes, which is in this one too but my point is that you can really smell the flowers in this too, which im usually not the biggest fan of, but i honestly don’t mind it in idole because it’s so subtle and pretty. and i must add, aura smells way better than the og idole or the intense one. i also love that it’s super long lasting, on my skin at least.

As soon as I smelled this I thought wow, this smells exactly like La Nuit Trésor Nude. It's not a bad thing, I finished a whole bottle and enjoyed it but somehow two flankers of two different perfumes ended up smelling exactly the same and it's not sitting right with me. I feel like every flanker now is a beachy salty vanilla like Alien goddess, Idole Aura, Tresor Nude, LVEB Soleil Crystal...it's getting uncreative and boring. They all use the same notes and I feel like anyone who got a whiff on the street couldn't tell apart each perfume. Hopefully this "trend" wont be dragged much longer, it takes away the interest from all these launches, specially considering 3 of them were by Lancôme.

Light roses with a creamy, salty, vanilla. While not particularly bold, it does have a good longevity and sillage.

This really is like Olympia and a sweeter CK Reveal. It has the same heavy-buttery base that almost feels suffocating, just like those other 2 perfumes. I don't mind salt in my fragrances (I LOVE Mugler's Womanity), but the base feels as if you swallowed a spoonful of butter and are now struggling to breathe. I prefer the OG and the Intense Idole versions by far.

This one's a little disappointing. The scent itself is sweet (strongly so in the opening and first hour or so, but becoming more muted and musky after that) and somewhat creamy. The salty note does not come across as well blended to my nose and sticks out in an unpleasant way during the first couple hours of wear and I was even convinced that was a strange citrus note in this before having looked at the notes but that was just the salt which smelt sour to my nose (though granted I have never gotten along with salt notes, and dislike olympea for this same reason as well, so this is also down to personal preference)

The scent was okay but the let down for me really is the longevity, I only get about 4 hours out of this when doing doing about 5 sprays, which is below what I would expect from a fragrance with this price tag. Sillage is slightly better but also nothing to write home about. I won't be purchasing a full bottle.

Replica for Guerlain L,Instant Magic.

This fragrance is beautiful, rather it's a skin fragrance, the projection isnot good and it lasts about 4-5 hours. I don't perceive any rose at the exit. Drying is very very soft, slight musk with jasmine. Vanilla isnot present either. It reminds me of some childhood perfume, but I'm unable to know with which of them. In general a simple fragrance for everyday.

When I initially spray this, I get fizzy watermelon jelly sweets - slightly tart and sweet. When it settles onto my skin, I get the olympea vibes a little more with the salty vanilla. That’s where the comparison ends though as this is a great fragrance in its own right. The dry down is a beautifully soft, powdery sweet scent. Really enjoying this!

It’s a beachy, tart, sunscreen lotion, white floral vanilla scent. A lot creamier than the original. If you’re looking for a cheaper dupe, this smells almost exactly like Paris Hilton’s South Beach from the passport collection. For the price, I’d say get that instead of this. You can find it for $10! Idole Aura is amazing but not worth it since the dupe I mentioned is far more fresh and sweet.

Got a sample of this and have to say I can see the comparisons to Olympea (it’s definitely “reminiscent of” rather than “dupe of”) due to the salty and vanilla accords. Where they differ is Idole Aura has the florals which make it more of an every day spring/summer scent as it’s lighter, less rich & has a fresh airiness to it. This means it’s more girly & less sexy.
Lasting power wasn’t great despite over spraying. I felt there wasn’t much of a scent trail - I couldn’t even smell it on myself, but I got a compliment in the office. Inoffensive but nothing special. What the flanker is going on with Lancôme?! Do we need 4 versions of the same scent in 2 years? And don’t get me started on LVEB.

This smells EXACTLY like olympea maybe with a dash of black opium.