Lanvin
Lanvin
434 votes
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
The green lilac and Sicilian lemon leaf converge with startling brightness, a herbal-citric snap that feels almost mentholated in its freshness. Within moments, you're transported into something botanical and slightly aqueous—less perfume, more the aromatic vapour of crushed leaves.
The florals unfold with delicate precision as the citrus recedes; wisteria and red peony create an almost cool, slightly bitter floral bed whilst green tea adds a subtle tannin-like dryness. Peach blossom softens the edges without ever becoming cloying, maintaining the composition's essential restraint.
The cedar and white musk emerge tentatively, offering whispers of warmth and skin-scent intimacy rather than projection. By hour four, you're left with little more than a gossamer trace of floral-musk that requires proximity to appreciate—this fragrance has essentially evaporated into memory.
Éclat d'Arpège emerges as a fragrance caught between two temperaments—the sharp, herbaceous bite of green lilac and lemon leaf wrestling with the soft, powdery embrace of red peony and wisteria. It's a scent that refuses sentimentality despite its floral density, instead channelling a kind of botanical austerity reminiscent of Parisian botanical gardens rather than romantic bouquets. The green tea in the heart acts as a crucial palate cleanser, preventing the peach blossom and wisteria from cloying, instead rendering them ethereal and slightly astringent. This is a fragrance for those who appreciate florals with backbone—the sort of person who wears unstructured linen on purpose and finds beauty in understatement.
The character is decidedly unisex, though it leans slightly feminine in its proportions; there's nothing here for those seeking olfactory projection or longevity. Rather, it's an intimate, second-skin proposition—a whispered conversation rather than an announcement. You'd wear this to morning meetings where thoughtfulness matters more than presence, or to wander through museum galleries where the scent remains yours alone, a private accompaniment to contemplation. The cedar and white musk base never truly announce themselves; they're more a gentle grounding principle, preventing the composition from floating away entirely, though in practical terms they do precious little to anchor this ephemeral creation to skin.
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