The Perfume Library

Éclat d'Arpège (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lanvin · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lanvin Éclat d'Arpège Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days and easy everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate: light, but not faint. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with green lilac and Sicilian lemon leaf, then moves into peach blossom, wisteria, green tea and red peony at the heart. Lebanon cedar, white musk and amber soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and green, with fruity, sweet and powdery touches behind. Guerlain Cherry Blossom and Chloé Roses de Chloé have a close profile.

Arpège (1993) (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Lanvin · 1993

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Lanvin Arpège (1993) is a powdery, woody floral with a classic feminine character, suited to fall and evening wear, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, with summer a small minority. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and less towards daily or office wear. Most voters call it feminine and classic. It opens bright with aldehydes, bergamot, neroli, peach and honeysuckle. The heart is a floral blend of jasmine, rose, iris and ylang-ylang. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla and amber take over, leaving a spicy, oriental, faintly animalic warmth. Lanvin Arpège (1975) and Emanuel Ungaro Diva have a close profile.

Lanvin L'Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Lanvin · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Lanvin L'Homme Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days, sport and leisure. It opens with bergamot, lemon and petitgrain for a citrus lift, with pepper adding a light spice. Lavender and sage bring a green freshness in the heart, and moss, musk and patchouli settle it onto a woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, sport and daily wear, and it can pass in an office too. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Guy Laroche Drakkar Bleu and Armaf Aura Fresh have a close profile.

Oxygène

7.3

Lanvin · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lanvin Oxygène is a fresh, aquatic floral with a sweet, powdery and faintly creamy softness, suited to everyday wear, and it has been discontinued. Pepper and bergamot open it clean and lightly spicy. In the heart, gardenia, rose and milk add a soft floral note. Iris, musk and sandalwood in the base settle it onto a powdery, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work come up most often. It mostly reads feminine. Moresque Regina di Fiori and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Dew have a close profile.

Rumeur (2007) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Lanvin · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lanvin Rumeur is a fresh, powdery floral for women built on magnolia, jasmine and rose softened by plum and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with magnolia, and the heart gathers jasmine, rose, plum, orange blossom and lily of the valley into a floral bouquet, with plum adding a fruity sweetness. Musk, amber and patchouli set it on a woody, chypre base, while the powdery side stays in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most lean towards spring, fall and summer, and towards daytime, office and leisure wear. Most voters find it feminine. Fragonard Émilie and Chloé Chloé (2007) have a close profile.

A Girl In Capri

7.5

Lanvin · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lanvin A Girl In Capri is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance, lightly sweet, with a creamy, woody undertone that suits easygoing daily wear. It opens with primofiore lemon, pink pepper and bergamot, bright and slightly sharp. In the heart, grapefruit blossom and spindrift push that freshness towards a floral, fruity side. White musk and driftwood close it out, softening everything into a creamy, faintly woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daytime and office wear lead the occasions. Most also read it as feminine. Byredo Bal d'Afrique and Roja Parfums Isola Sol have a close profile.

Lanvin L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Lanvin · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Lanvin L'Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, softened by floral and spicy touches and resting on a powdery, woody base. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender, while neroli and orange blossom add a gentle floral note to the citrus. In the heart, sage, mint, cardamom and pepper bring a spicy, cooling edge. The base of sandalwood, musk, amber and vanilla settles into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine yet modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Lanvin for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Arpège pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Lanvin · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Lanvin Arpège pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with citrus and carries a floral, powdery side. It has been discontinued. It starts fresh with bitter orange, mandarin orange and neroli, while pink pepper adds a spicy edge. In the heart, nutmeg, iris and jasmine come forward; the base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli settles it into a sweet, woody, oriental finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evenings and nights out get the most votes, followed by leisure and daily wear. Most read it as masculine, though some call it modern or classic. Givenchy Dahlia Noir and Joop! Homme have a close profile.

Avant Garde

7.4

Lanvin · 2011

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lanvin Avant Garde is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance for fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out, with some votes for daytime and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It reads masculine, followed by modern. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and juniper, with black pepper adding spice. The heart holds beeswax, nutmeg, cardamom and lavender. Vetiver, benzoin, tobacco and amber dominate the base, leaving a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Baldessarini Strictly Private and Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial have a close profile.

Oxygène Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Lanvin · 2001

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lanvin Oxygène Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh masculine scent that opens with tarragon, coriander and fir resin and leans green and aquatic; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend summer and spring, while winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings, and night outings come well behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with tarragon, coriander, fir resin and cypress, which give a spicy, green, resinous freshness. Juniper and myrtle carry that coolness through the heart. In the dry-down, white musk and cedar soften it onto a woody base. Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua and Trudon II have a close profile.

Éclat d'Arpège pour Homme

7.5

Lanvin · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lanvin Éclat d'Arpège pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy and floral men's fragrance with aquatic and green touches, suited to daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot lead the opening. Jasmine, rosemary and violet leaf form a floral, green heart. Cedarwood, sandalwood and musk settle underneath as a woody, slightly creamy base, and the whole stays fresh with a light sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Elizabeth Arden My Fifth Avenue and Armaf Club de Nuit Sillage (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Jeanne Lanvin Couture

6.3

Lanvin · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lanvin Jeanne Lanvin Couture is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that leans towards spring and summer, daytime and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure and work come first, with fewer votes for nights out. Many describe it as feminine and modern. It opens with raspberry and violet leaf, a fresh, slightly tart fruity start. In the heart, magnolia and plum soften it into something floral and sweeter. Cedar and musk leave a woody, powdery base. Versace Versace Woman and Calvin Klein Downtown have a close profile.

Rumeur 2 Rose

6.9

Lanvin · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lanvin Rumeur 2 Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it leaves a light, close trail. Voters mostly read it as feminine. It opens with green notes, orange, bergamot and grapefruit, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness that pear softens. In the heart, rose, jasmine and magnolia lead, with honeysuckle rounding out the floral picture. In the base, musk, patchouli and amber add a lightly sweet, powdery, woody ground. Lanvin Rumeur (2007) (Eau de Parfum) and Clarins Eau des Jardins have a close profile.

Jeanne Lanvin

6.8

Lanvin · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lanvin Jeanne Lanvin is a fresh, fruity and floral women's fragrance built around blackberry, lemon and peony, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, and a good share call it modern. It opens with blackberry, lemon and pear, juicy and bright. In the heart, peony, raspberry and freesia add a soft, sweet floral note. The base of ambergris, sandalwood and musk settles it into a powdery, warm finish, while the fresh citrus feel carries through. Perfumes with a close profile include The Body Shop White Musk Sun Glow and La Rive Have Fun.

Marry Me!

6.5

Lanvin · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lanvin Marry Me! is a fresh, floral women's scent built around bitter orange, jasmine tea and jasmine, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it is worn mostly for everyday use and leisure, with some office wear too. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens cool with bitter orange and jasmine tea, then jasmine and magnolia bring a soft floral heart. Amber and musk sweeten the base and close it with a woody warmth. Citrus and fruity touches run through it, while the spice stays in the background.

Lanvin for Men (Eau de Toilette)

8.7

Lanvin · 1979

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Lanvin for Men Eau de Toilette is a chypre for men that opens with bright bergamot, mandarin and lemon, moves through lavender, sage and spice, and rests on sandalwood and musk; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Spring, fall and summer lead while winter trails; leisure, daily wear and business sit alongside evening and night out. Masculine and classic are the characters most voters pick. It opens with citrus brightened by neroli. The heart of lavender, sage, mint, cardamom and pepper adds a green, spicy, cooling edge, with carnation giving a floral touch. Sandalwood and musk settle the base into a woody, leathery calm. Acqua di Genova 1853 Men and Dior Cologne Royale have a close profile.

Me

6.2

Lanvin · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lanvin Me is a floral, fruity women's fragrance built on mandarin orange, blueberry, tuberose and rose, softened by sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with business use also mentioned. It reads feminine and modern. Mandarin orange and blueberry give the opening a bright, sweet fruitiness. In the heart, tuberose and rose carry the floral side, while Glycyrrhiza glabra deepens the sweetness. Sandalwood settles into a woody, powdery softness at the base, with a slightly synthetic feel. Heidi Klum Surprise and Trussardi Sound of Donna have a close profile.

Modern Princess

7.0

Lanvin · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lanvin Modern Princess is a fresh, sweet fruity-floral with a creamy finish, reading as a light, youthful everyday scent for women. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure, daytime and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate; it comes across as feminine and modern, and it stays easy and unobtrusive. Cripps Pink apple and red currant give a bright, fruity opening. At the heart, freesia and jasmine add a soft floral touch. The base of vanilla orchid, blond woods and white musk settles into a creamy, sweet background. Clean Sparkling Sugar and Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid have a close profile.

Éclat de Fleurs

7.3

Lanvin · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lanvin Éclat de Fleurs is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads feminine and modern. It opens on pear and moves into a floral heart of jasmine sambac, freesia and rose. Sandalwood and white musk soften the base. Fresh, fruity and sweet sides lead among the accords, with a woody tone behind them. Swarovski Aura Love Collection (Eau de Toilette Légère) and Vicky Martín Berrocal Alba have a close profile.

Les Notes de Lanvin - II: Oud & Rose

7.4

Lanvin · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Les Notes de Lanvin - III: Orange Ambre

7.1

Lanvin · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lanvin Les Notes de Lanvin - III: Orange Ambre is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent that pairs orange and lemon with green tea and lotus; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as comfortable on either side. Citrus and green tea give it a bright, slightly green freshness, while lotus adds a soft floral touch. Amber carries the sweetness along with a woody, spicy edge, and the fruity orange stays in front. The fresh accord dominates from start to finish. Those after a similar profile could look at Mancera Lemon Line and Creed Asian Green Tea.

Clair de Jour

7.7

Lanvin · 1983

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lanvin Clair de Jour opens with hyacinth, aldehydes and bergamot, carries rose and jasmine in the heart, and is a powdery, green-leaning chypre for women; it has been discontinued. The top pairs hyacinth, aldehydes, black locust, bergamot and green notes for a fresh, citrusy start. The heart turns to lily of the valley, rose, jasmine, magnolia and cyclamen, a floral garden feel. The base of civet, sandalwood, oakmoss, musk and cedarwood dries down woody, spicy and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure leading, and evening and office also getting votes. Half of voters call it feminine, and some also read it as classic. Rabanne Mētāl and Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche have a close profile.

Éclat d'Arpège Sheer

7.2

Lanvin · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lanvin Éclat d'Arpège Sheer is a fresh, lightly floral women's scent made for leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick it for leisure, daytime and the office, and some suggest it for sport. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It opens fresh and citrusy with mandarin orange, dragon fruit and lotus leaf. Peony, lily of the valley and water jasmine give the heart a soft floral touch. Cedarwood, white musk and amber leave a sweet, creamy, slightly woody base. Engelsrufer Aurora and Karl Lagerfeld Karl Tokyo Shibuya have a close profile.

Vetyver (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Lanvin · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Lanvin Vetyver Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lime, bergamot and lemon, while rosemary adds a green freshness. The heart brings jasmine, bitter orange and nutmeg, with caraway and clove giving it a spicy edge. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and cedar form a woody foundation, softened by musk and amber. The overall impression is aquatic, green and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Most read it as masculine, though some call it modern or classic.