Lanvin
Arpège EDP
“Aldehydes and white flowers dancing on the edge of a century — quiet grandeur, impeccable bones.”
The take
What works
- ●One of the all-time great aldehydic florals
- ●Iconic black ball bottle
- ●Nearly a century of refinement
Trade-offs
- ●Reformulated significantly
- ●Aldehyde opening very retro
Notes
Top
Aldehydes
Lily-of-the-Valley
Peach
Honeysuckle
Neroli
BergamotMid
Jasmine
Ylang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Iris
CorianderLily
Rose
Geranium
CamelliaBase
Sandalwood
Amber
Vetiver
Musk
Benzoin
Vanilla
PatchouliPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Arpège smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Chanel Chanel No 5 Parfum (52%), Guerlain Liu (52%). Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.
How long does Arpège last?
6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 75/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Arpège?
Strongest in fall and winter, evening-leaning. Suited to special occasion, date night, casual.
Is Arpège worth it?
At $40–$90, fine — with caveats. One of the all-time great aldehydic florals. Iconic black ball bottle.
Details
- Perfumer
- Paul Vacher, André Fraysse