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Arpege, Lanvin
White Floral · 1927

Arpege

by Lanvin
Rating4.0 ★ 4,747 votes
GenderWomen
Year1927
White FloralWoodyAldehydic
Best for fallNighttime wearmoderate sillageLong Lasting
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In the same corner
Bois des Iles Chanel
Bois des Iles Chanel
88% match
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum Chanel
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum Chanel
87% match
Caleche Hermès
Caleche Hermès
87% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
22 notes
topfirst impression
AldehydesLily-Of-The-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot
heartthe character
JasmineYlang-YlangLily-Of-The-ValleyIrisCorianderLilyRoseGeraniumCamellia
basethe foundation
SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
66
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
53
intimateenormous
Price value73
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean16
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
White FloralWoodyAldehydicFreshPowderyAromaticAmberYellow Floral
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
White Floral
Woody
Aldehydic
Fresh
Powdery
Aromatic
Amber
Yellow Floral

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
3%
weak
5%
moderate
31%
long lasting
44%
eternal
16%
Sillage
intimate
8%
moderate
40%
strong
36%
enormous
16%
Season
spring
21%
summer
10%
fall
35%
winter
34%
Time of day
day
44%
night
56%
Gender
female
59%
more female
20%
unisex
20%
more male
1%
male
1%
Value
way overpriced
3%
overpriced
3%
ok
25%
good value
38%
great value
31%

What people say

What people love
affordableglamoroustimelesslysophisticatedclassiclovelyscentcolderweathermysteriousdarksoftly
What people criticise
strongdatedaldehydeheavyopeningfeelcloyingheatinitialblastharshmetallic

Smells similar

by scent profile
88% match
Bois des Iles Chanel
Chanel
woodyaldehydic
87% match
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum Chanel
Chanel
woodyaldehydic
87% match
Caleche Hermès
Hermès
woodyaldehydic
86% match
Chanel No 5 Parfum Chanel
Chanel
powderyaldehydic

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

BergamotLily-Of-The-…NeroliPeachAldehydesHoneysuckleJasmineRoseIrisYlang-YlangGeraniumCorianderLilyCamelliaMuskVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliAmberVetiverBenzoin
topheartbase

Signature pair: Lily-Of-The-Valley and Honeysuckle

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The Arpege line

4 versions
2002Eclat d Arpege
More Floral, Green
Less White Floral
Fades sooner · Projects less
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2015MenEclat d Arpege Pour Homme
More Citrus, Ozonic
Less White Floral
Fades sooner · Projects less
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2022Eclat d Arpege Mon Eclat
More Musky, Green
Less Aldehydic
Fades sooner · Projects less
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Arpege are white floral and woody. It opens with Aldehydes and Lily-Of-The-Valley, reveals Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang at its heart, and dries down to Sandalwood and Amber. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in autumn and winter, day or night.

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