Lanvin Arpège Eau de Parfum

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Groom, Nigel (1997). The New Perfume Handbook. Springer Science & Business Media. p.321. ISBN 0751404039 . Retrieved 10 July 2014. Arpège ( pronounced [aʁpɛʒ]) is a 1927 perfume created by perfumers André Fraysse and Paul Vacher for Jeanne Lanvin and presented to her musician daughter Marie-Blanche on her 30th birthday. [2] [3] Its name is a derivation of the musical term arpeggio. [2] Arpège is considered among the world's classic perfumes. [2] Composition [ edit ] By contrast, the EdP is firmer and more of a stepped ziggurat shape. It has a balsamic tone and a fizzy texture which is unique to itself.

Would you gasp if I told you I prefer Lanvin Arpege to Chanel No. 5? Are you clutching your pearls? Well, the truth is out, and I think it has to do with its creamier, woodier heart that follows that radiant flash of aldehydes. Mind you, the bottle I have is from the 90s and cannot consult on more recent opaque bottles, but this particular formulation is impressive. Lanvin éclat d'arpège eau de parfum 100ml is a true classic when it comes to vintage fragrances. Launched by the French fashion house in 1927 by perfumer André Fraysse, Arpège has aged well and its supple aldehydic floral tones make it suitable for any perfume lover regardless of gender. It opens with an effervescent blend of aldehydes and citrus notes, followed by heart notes of ylang-ylang, rose, iris and jasmine. As it dries down, Arpege becomes warmer with touches of patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood and vanilla coming into play to create an over-ripe petal effect. Not too sweet but instead warm and earthy, this truly timeless fragrance is sure to become a staple in any collection. This charming scent is a truly ageless classic, a floral symphony in which more than 60 natural essences harmoniously create a real gem among the fragrances of all time.

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The essential harmony of the floral heart notes comes from the finest essences of camellia, iris, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and ylang ylang perfectly balanced with coriander. Jeanne Lanvin passed away in 1946, and daughter Marguerite took the helm. The company remained in Lanvin family hands until 1989. The fashion house is under the control of Harmonie S.A., and Elber Albaz is the current creative director. Lanvin perfume releases were sporadic starting in the 1960s until the license was acquired by L'Oreal in the 1990s. The perfume license of Lanvin today resides with Inter Parfums.

Famous for her fashionable garments and matching mother-and-daughter ensembles, Lanvin's empire expanded to include a dye factory, home decor, menswear, furs and undergarments. To me that is the genius of Arpege. It's an aldehyde floral, like No.5 and many others, so nothing overly exciting. But vintage Arpege does smell much nicer, more rounded and richer, than a typical aldehyde bomb. You wouldn't get tons of compliments or have men throw themselves at you when you wore Arpege, but you would smell very very good. Also, during the 1950s Arpege was ubiquitous in the USA ("Promise her anything. Give her Arpege.") so I think that ubiquity led to it seeming rather dull. Revlon even did their own version- Primitif. not be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage arising under these terms and

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these terms and conditions in full. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, do Middle notes: Camelia, Coriander, Iris, Lily, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Geranium The deep drydown is marked by a quarter-turn away from the florals and towards the base which resembles more and more something from the Caron stable – this is perhaps the beige Luca Turin was referring to in his review in Perfumes: The A-Z Guide. Vosnaki, Elena (2 December 2008). "Myth debunking 1: what are aldehydes, how do aldehydes smell and Chanel No. 5". perfumeshrine.blogspot.co.uk. perfumeshrineblogspot . Retrieved 10 July 2014. a b c Lamont-Djite, Tara (11 January 2013). "Perfume Perfection: Lanvin's Arpège Minaudière". Harper's Bazaar . Retrieved 10 July 2014.

Groves, Ellen (August 25, 2006). "Lanvin adds Rumeur to Fragrance Franchise for Fall". Women's Wear Daily. Fairchild Fashion Media via HighBeam Research. Archived from the original on November 15, 2018 . Retrieved 23 May 2012. Experience this iconic fragrance and explore our selection of women's perfumes for more enchanting perfume gift sets. This effect is least pronounced in the EdT, which is the softest and most deeply blended. It's an ordinary bouquet set with aldehydes - very pretty - almost just a pale version of No5. A special edition minaudière (evening bag) was launched in 2013 to mark the 85th anniversary of the perfume. [3] See also [ edit ]

Bette Davis" in All About Eve (1950 drama film) has a bottle of Arpege on her dresser. Because she understood how sexy of a scent it is. She has it all: fame, talent, wealth, beauty, a devoted partner, loyal friends, and she is able to convey all kinds of emotions-distate, disdain, anger, self-pity, triumph, scorn-all before she even open her mouth. This fragrance image to me of her. Wearing an animal skin coat and smoking a cigarette from an ivory cigarette holder, more pretentious than class. My mother had a bottle of Arpege sitting on her mirrored perfume tray for years and years. She seemed to cycle through multiple bottles of her favorites, like Joy and L'Air du Temps Arpège is a creation of such confidence it requires almost none on the wearer's part. Its mixed floral bouquet shines as if through amber-coloured stained glass with accents of candied orange peel and peach, a light, natural booziness around the edges and a reassuring silky soft base of sandal and vanilla (among other things). Once it has settled, the creaminess of its expression is what catches my attention most. Yes, here is a classic thousand-flowers composition with all the scaffolding of woods, resins and balsams holding it in place, but it has the grace of a swan floating down a calm expanse of water at sunset. Arpege was created by perfumer Andreé Fraysse and takes the name from the arpeggio, the notes of a chord played in rapid succession. There was a marketing experiment once where a group of women smelled 2 fragrances blind. One was Chanel No.5 and the other Arpege. They overwhelmingly preferred Arpege. The next day the same women smelled both perfumes, only this time in their signature bottles. This time No.5 won. Chanel is marketed very well indeed.