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Cinéma
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Cinéma by Yves Saint Laurent is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2004, the nose behind this composition is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. The top notes reveal apricot blossom, clementine and cyclamen (Persian violet); the heart unfolds with jasmine, peony and amaryllis; while the base notes settle on vanilla, amber, benzoin and white musk.
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- Positivo 85%
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- Neutral 2.8%
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I’m sorry, but I can’t handle this perfume; it’s not for me; I don’t know why it might be.
I tried it; it’s for an older person. For my nose, it wouldn’t even suit at night.
A delight. I feel the honey very dominantly; I’m smitten. It’s elegant and different from those perfumes that all seem the same nowadays. Exquisite.
Simply love it; it’s easy to wear, day or night, because you know you’ll look good without offending sensitive noses. The citrus opening notes give you energy, then an almond-vanilla note appears that lasts a long time. Delicious, obviously recommended for those of us who enjoy sweet scents.
Delicious perfume, rich in nuances and top notes. It’s an oriental floral that can be worn during the day if you have discretion, otherwise it’s a real scandal. It reminds me hugely of Poeme by Lancôme. The longevity and fixation are tremendous; it smells of honey and flowers, but not soft ones: it’s a sweet floral explosion that doesn’t just smell, you can almost taste it. It’s glorious.
It was a gift from my husband; being a film buff, I thought I’d love it. The bottle is classic, but I expected more from the fragrance. It reminds me hugely of The One by Dolce & Gabbana: that soft sweetness with a talc base, surely vanilla and violet. I hate violet; it’s cloying, but in Cinema it’s tolerable. I’d use it at a night wedding or a Christmas celebration (it has a feminine, tender and very sweet character). Don’t wear it during the day, you’ll cause a scene. Verdict: I like it but I don’t love it; it’s a more delicate version of The One.
It’s sweet with a floral touch, elegant and sophisticated, ideal for a woman who likes to dress and feel that way. I agree it’s for an older woman (in fact, I gave it to my mother-in-law). It’s not for everyday wear, but rather for going out at night.
It’s elegant and the floral opening, the ylang-ylang, is very noticeable, but then it turns sweet and smells of amber. On my skin it’s totally different from what I’ve read: it’s not intense, very soft, a bit citrusy. I wear it in spring and during the day at the office because it’s pleasant but doesn’t stand out.
I ignored it for years because I thought it was just like The One by D&G, but since I no longer have that, I decided to order it. Yes, they share that vanilla note, but this one is softer and has less sillage. Here, the tangerine gives it a citrus touch and the almond blossom really stands out, leaving a slightly talc-like trail with a hint of amber. It leaves me smelling vanilla, sweet and citrusy. Lasts over 8 hours with moderate sillage. Recommended 😀
I tried it straight out of the bottle and the jasmine was blindingly strong. However, thanks to a friend’s recommendation, I gave it a second chance and it’s now one of my winter staples alongside JPG Classique. While they aren’t identical, they share that same relaxed, sweet style. The opening is citrusy with tangerine and almond blossom, soon evolving into an intense oriental with amber and vanilla that never loses its prominence. In summer, it rises like boiling water and overwhelms, but in the cold, it clings to the skin, cosy and enveloping. The longevity is brutal (all day) and the projection is moderate.
I found this beautiful Cinema perfume by chance just when it came out in 2004. I liked it very much; a little strong for my taste at the time, but very refined, with a quite durable trail and an enchanting sillage. I am thinking of getting it again.
I stopped in front of the stand; I had tried it before but did not know which one was the one I loved. This time, I went straight for it, and seeing it was on sale, I took it without hesitation. Sometimes one must take firm measures. It is not difficult to like it; no effort is needed. A citrus opening of delicious mandarin sweetened by almond that lasts the entire life of the perfume. Then comes a soft jasmine, and to finish, a warm blend of amber and vanilla that smells of pure honey with a powdery touch. My colleagues compare it to The One, but I prefer it without a doubt. In The One, I could not stand the lychee and ripe peach notes, plus its weak longevity. This fragrance is more cheerful and sparkling due to the clementine, more balanced, and the vanilla is luminous and less heavy. It is not new, but it is timeless, and I know I will not tire of it. It is classic, stylish, mature, formal or for special events, elegant, sophisticated, feminine and sensual. It is sweet without being cloying, warm, luminous and cheerful. The projection and longevity are old-school, perfect for me. I like that it can be smelled without suffocating and lasts more than an hour; this scent is perfect. It is not heavy, so better not to overapply and use it at night in cold weather. It wraps and warms you. The bottle is golden with Yves Saint Laurent engraved in black. Without being a bottle wonder, I think it is very elegant. The golden liquid in the light is a sun pouring in. Cinema evokes Michelle Pfeiffer in Fatal Attraction for me; I associate the scent with blonde actresses. I suppose any woman who wants to feel above everything, glamorous, can enjoy it.
I still remember the ad: a golden bottle with sober lines and engraved letters, the model surrounded by admirers, a retrospective of 30s and 40s cinema. It always impressed me, and that is where my interest was born, until they stopped airing it and I forgot. Yesterday, visiting a perfumery, I found a sample; I thought it was discontinued. I tried it: a citrus opening with floral notes, soft at first but evolving into a floral bomb, warm, intoxicating and glamorous, just like in the ad. Due to its intensity, I would not wear it in much heat; I see it for day or night. The trail and longevity are moderate. I have liked it immensely.
What a delight! I adore it because it is not heavy, despite being a night fragrance for cold days. It delivers a particular freshness from the mandarin and warmth from the base notes. It is very cheerful; even on my skin, it leaves a spicy touch that I love. Elegant, sophisticated, sparkling and seductive.
They gave it to me for my 20th birthday. At first, it did not catch my attention, but with continuous wear, I found it exquisite. It is a more mature perfume, and at 20, I did not feel very identified with it, but I managed to let myself be seduced. It is elegant, feminine, and its name is very well chosen. It recalls the golden age of Hollywood and turns you into a movie star. For women aged 25 to 50, ideal for autumn/winter or a spring night. I will acquire it again one day.
I forgot about it until I read comments about YSL and remembered it again. When I first met Cinema, I was working as an intern at a luxury department store, and she always sprayed me with the scent. I could not afford to buy them, but at work, she received compliments, especially from men. I have a faint memory of sweet mandarin with florals; I felt it was super glamorous, and the ad with the movie diva came straight to mind. I would like to buy it before it becomes impossible to find online. It is my long-term goal for my collection. I recommend it; you will carry a special scent because it is almost discontinued (what a pity).
CINEMA is an adorable fragrance. You can detect the mandarin and jasmine. It does not remind me of Organza. It lifts the mood and puts out good vibes. It gives me a sensation similar to L’Éclat by Lancôme. On my skin, the longevity and trail are moderate. I would wear it for any occasion; it is very friendly. Best wishes from Chile.
I wear it in my winter rotation and I am enchanted by it. It is sweet but not boring. An exquisite vanilla with benzoin and a floral touch. Longevity and trail are powerful. Highly recommended. What a pity they are removing such lovely perfumes from the market.
YSL Cinema is a treasure from the early 2000s, when the house created incredible fragrances like Nu or Elle. That era had an undeniable signature: they worked with passion and pulse, building history in perfumery. Although such masterpieces are rare, Cinema has touches of everything and works like a living liquid. It opens with a burst of beautiful clementine and well-chosen florals. The sweet side shines from the very first moment, intensifying like a confident lady on the red carpet. The vanilla is exceptional, creamy and elegant, addictive without being tiring. It is a sweet conqueror, less playful than Dior’s The One but more glamorous and sensual. Ideal for those who appreciate a well-crafted perfume with that YSL DNA. The bottle combines glamour and simplicity perfectly.
Dignified, elegant and sensual, it is simply exquisite. Vanilla dominates alongside jasmine and musk, creating a soft, powdery harmony. The trail is long-lasting yet discreet, never overpowering. It is one of the few perfumes made with love and class, especially as the brand has lowered its standards lately. It possesses great character and refinement; simply delicious.
It opens with a vanillaised almond, creamy, to the point where one might say it borders on gourmand, but I only feel this phase in the opening. Afterwards, it develops like a classic oriental, where the jasmine becomes present accompanied by a slight note of sweet mandarin almost buried by the benzoin. The benzoin is, without a doubt, one of the great notes of Cinema. It appears almost at the beginning and will be omnipresent until its final phase. And being one of the notes that I most reject, I recognise that in this fragrance it is a marvel. It is well balanced with the vanilla and amber and doesn’t overwhelm me as it did with perfumes like Roberto Cavalli and 5th Avenue Premiere (which, to make matters worse, also played with a very chemical and potent sandalwood here). I don’t see it as matronly as I read in other reviews, but rather adult. For women aged 30 and above. In summary: this scent is a yes, a yes for winter, nocturnal, for occasions and special dates, very refined and even sensual. The longevity is very good, 6 hours and up, with great sillage. I think if you overapply it, it can become annoying.
Cinéma is a pretty, elegant, and balanced perfume, although on my skin it comes across much more subtle than I would wish. Its opening is very rich, predominantly citrus thanks to the clementine. Then floral aspects begin, highlighting the jasmine, followed by vanilla, musk, and amber. Although some reviews almost classify it as gourmand due to its sweetness, to me it is clearly an oriental floral as Fragrantica declares. Its sillage on me is very moderate and its longevity good, around 8 hours. I see it as very suitable for situations where you want a vanilla fragrance without extreme sweetness or an invasive sillage, such as formal occasions or a work environment, although for a lover of vanilla and intense perfumes like me, it feels a bit short in most situations. Due to its subtlety, I could see myself using it in any season, although it emits a warmth that makes it unappealing in summer. For now, my thought is that I wouldn’t buy it again because I already have orientals and also vanilla-based perfumes that I enjoy much more. Scent 7/10 Longevity 8/10 Sillage 5/10 Value for money 6/10 Versatility 7/10 Packaging 9/10 Would I buy again? No
Exquisite, elegant, gold, wealth, power, sensuality, maturity, temper, sweetness, strength, hardness, intransigence, verdict, education, status, classist, elite. All of this comes to mind when I smell Cinema. Even with my sister, we remember when that bottle reflected in the white bathroom of a doctor we knew. Cinema is a symbol of class and maturity. A very young person would not wear it well; it’s more for a woman in her late twenties or older who wants to stand out among others; with this perfume, she achieves it. She doesn’t need a niche perfume; YSL gave it to her, so she should wear it. My passion for perfumes dates back to when I was 12, and since then I have been searching for aromas that reach me and matter to me, and Cinema holds a special place. Highly recommended to any woman who goes through life as a winner, for any professional whose word carries weight, or for anyone who wants to be taken seriously. Elegance, luxury, gold, formal education, vanity, and sense.
Cinema, or the ‘glamour’ of the 1950s: This fragrance came to me blind and via YouTube. I didn’t know it existed or my mind had forgotten the memory; seeing the advert now it rings a bell, but I think I’ve been away from seeing this fragrance in perfumeries for so long that it didn’t sound familiar. That’s why I had to order it blind online and I certainly got it right. It’s a very pretty fragrance; the moment I saw the bottle, I was captivated. In my opinion, it’s one of the most beautiful I’ve seen. It has a simple yet distinctive packaging based on cinema—a good cinema, almost like a theatre with red velvet curtains and elegantly dressed people. I think elegance is currently lacking, and rediscovering this fragrance has made me very happy. The contents do not disappoint the bottle: it is glamorous, with a cordial citrus opening that is not strident, and settles between jasmine and vanilla to create a feminine, pleasant, and elegant perfume. On my nose, I don’t detect the peony, but trained noses do; with the notes I can highlight, it seems beautiful. While it doesn’t differ much from others of the same style (some compare it to D&G’s The One, though to me they have nothing in common but follow the same line), it has personality and style, plus the bonus that because it’s not so commercialised, it adds mystery and sophistication, which is hard to find these days. It smells good; I doubt it will displease most people. I think it is approachable and wearing a citrus-vanilla-floral blend makes it easy to wear. I would use it in the evening, living up to its intention, not because it’s unsuitable for daytime, but because I would enjoy it more in special moments. It can be worn during the day as it is luminous, but with restraint, as the vanilla and jasmine can become overpowering in enclosed workplaces. For me, it has acceptable sillage and longevity, which is why I think of wearing it for the evening or elegant parties. In short, it is a BEAUTIFUL perfume. I think that is the word that describes it best, followed by Elegant. It evokes beauty in its entirety, and that is more complicated than ever these days.
It’s an exquisite, elegant, cosy scent with delicious vanillaised flowers. It has class yet is very modern. The almond blossom, clementine, and vanilla stand out. But it’s a very fine vanilla, nothing pastry-like, totally elegant. I love it.
Cinema is a wonderful perfume; when I first discovered it, I’ve never been without it, and it remains my favourite. If I had to choose just one from my entire collection, I would say Cinema. It’s intense; you can detect the vanilla, but it’s very refined. Even though it’s a discontinued fragrance, I was lucky enough to get it and keep this treasure in my collection forever. Sweet, intense, with great projection and longevity, exuberant, intoxicating, sensual, and full of personality. It brings back good memories and makes me feel very much like myself when I wear it—my eternal perfume.
Cinéma is a great perfume, just not for me. I wanted to try it because I thought the floral notes would be more prominent… but they aren’t. I find it intense and overly sweet. However, its sweetness is elegant. That’s precisely why it’s not for me; I don’t like sweet perfumes much. It seems perfect for evening wear and special occasions.
Perhaps they haven’t handled a Fendi or a Boucheron Classic; Cinema is an incredibly boring perfume. I have two 90ml bottles, one opened with 95% of the liquid still inside, and the other sealed in its box with cellophane intact. I’m open to swaps; I’m based in Atlanta, GA.
It reminds me of Givenchy’s H. Couture and, like that one, passes through my life without adding any magic. I went along with the hype and paid a lot for it; I can’t see the joke in it. It’s very soft and lacks any sillage. Be warned, it’s nice, but it’s like trying to listen to a brilliant song and failing to turn the volume up beyond a barely audible level—frustrating. And it doesn’t last. It smells good, but with so many flaws, I wouldn’t buy it again.
I’ve had this for years and its blend is curious: a winter citrus. The best part is the opening, a sweet, powdery mandarin that’s very cheerful and lasts about two hours. Then it moves into florals, with an indolic jasmine and another sweeter, fruitier scent (could it be amaryllis?). The dry down is a powdery vanilla that, while I liked it less, is still pleasant. It’s very feminine, with moderate projection and good longevity. I see it as an autumn/winter scent, for lazy days, staying in, or watching movie marathons with my partner. Pleasant: 6/10 Interesting: 7/10 Versatile: 6/10 Original: 7/10
What an exquisite perfume. Here, I don’t notice much development; it is what it is: the scent upon spraying lasts the whole time. One of the perfumes my mother chose for her concerts to denote elegance, but above all CHARM, so much CHARM. I imagine an actress with wet-look hair and a 1930s cabaret-style dress. A perfume to shine. In one word: Charm, brilliance, or burlesque.
This perfume is super special. It was the first one I would gift to my mother when she was a teenager. I have just received a 90ml bottle bought on the N****o website. The batch code says it is from two months ago. Have you truly returned, Cinéma? To stay? I haven’t smelled it in twenty years, but I remember it as more intense. We will let maceration do its magic.
Replying to Anamaestracorreo: I also have a Cinéma I bought last year with a batch code stating it was made a year prior, but that is not the case. To our misfortune, Cinéma is an extinct masterpiece. Batch codes repeat every ten years. I wish it would return to stay in stores, but it won’t. These are incomprehensible things from perfume houses.
I loved it! I remember it as the most exquisite perfume I ever had. I don’t understand why they discontinued it. It was a true gem!
This perfume is simply perfect. I bought it blind, searching for classics and discontinued scents. Upon smelling it, I thought: how delicious! We got to know each other little by little. It is subtly honeyed, fine, elegant, feminine, tender, and mature, like someone slowly revealing their secrets. Sweet without being vulgar, with well-worked vanilla, peony, a touch of clementine, bitter almonds, and citrus notes that I adore. Its dry-down is creamy and sensual. I compare it to Poeme and Classique for femininity, and to Organza for elegance, but it belongs to that perfect generation that is hard to find today. Unlike other reviews, I like it in warm weather because it intensifies. I use it and can’t stop smelling myself; it is addictive. I will have to dose it because I don’t want it to run out. In summary: wonderful, honeyed, feminine, and fine. 10/10.
I received it today. For those saying it is discontinued, it is not; it is still available on the YSL UK website. My batch is from November 2023. The verdict: it smells exactly as I remembered from 2005 or 2006, although it is less intense now, perhaps it needs macerating. It is vanilla, amber, almond, with a hint of citrus. As golden as its liquid. Delighted to have it back for any occasion.
I know Classique by JPG very well; it’s a powdery vanilla with lots of orange blossom. It was the perfume of my first date, my first kiss, and my first love. That is why I am disappointed by Cinema: it smells the same. It’s powdery vanilla with citrus notes, which I confirmed at the same time. I feel cheated because it is expensive and I already own another bottle that smells identical. What a shame.
I haven’t tried the original, but I have a Divain-inspired version I bought on recommendation; it smells wonderful, very elegant and warm, and unlike anything I’ve smelled before.
One of my favourites from the very beginning.
Cinéma remains a classic in 2026, unique and elegant. While it isn’t complex, it stands out for using Persian violet and amarilis, rare flowers in perfumery. It reminds me of Organza and is perfect for adding a chic touch to your look.