Arpège Lanvin 1993 Eau de Parfum

Version from 1993

Bottle Design Armand Albert Rateau

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Arpège (1993) (Eau de Parfum) is a popular perfume by Lanvin for women and was released in 1993. The scent is floral-woody. The longevity is above-average. It was last marketed by Inter Parfums. Pronunciation

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Perfumer

Hubert Fraysse

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes	Aldehydes Honeysuckle Peach Neroli Lily of the valley Bergamot
Heart Notes	Camellia Coriander Iris Lily Jasmine Ylang-ylang Lily of the valley Rose Geranium
Base Notes	Amber Sandalwood Patchouli Musk Vanilla Benzoin Vetiver

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Scent

8.1207 Ratings

Longevity

8.3164 Ratings

Sillage

7.9171 Ratings

Bottle

8.6174 Ratings

Value for money

8.427 Ratings

Submitted by MiaTrost, last update on 27.04.2022.

Interesting Facts

In 1993, Arpège (1927) was reochestrated after its original formula.
The Eau de Parfum had already been issued in 1987.
In 2005, Arpège won a FiFi-Award.

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06/11/2020

10
Scent 6
Longevity 8
Sillage 10
Bottle

MissBiscuits
3 Reviews

MissBiscuits

Helpful Review 6

Discovery of Something Classic

Bought this "blind" after reading reviews and seeing that a bottle of 3.4oz was available for just $30. Some noted its similarity to Chanel No. 5 - I agree, except Arpege is smoother and softer and without the sting in the first spritz. I prefer Arpege! I have no idea what all the flowers are, but there is definitely the creaminess of vanilla.

04/29/2020

Primel

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Primel

Black lilac

This is my first comment, I beg your indulgence :-) For a long time I was looking for the ultimate lilac scent, which should remind me of the scent of the dark purple lilac in the garden of my childhood. So I tested the younger sister of Arpège and was disappointed. Disgruntled, I reached for the deep black bottle with the golden cap and suddenly I was wide awake! Lilac, just like I remembered! There is no lilac in the pyramid of fragrance, obviously my nose is playing a trick on me ;-) Of course I bought this scent immediately. That my mother, who died years ago, wore Arpège as a signature scent (apparently before I was born), I only found out much later. In my memory she sprayed herself with Madame Rochas.
Arpège is a wonderful soft fragrance with depth and character and for me it smells like lilac, whether it is contained or not. Unfortunately my husband does not like it at all :-(

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03/28/2020

8.5
Scent 8
Longevity 8
Sillage 7
Bottle

Augusto

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Augusto

Top Review 15

Retro society with surprise

Flowers and aldehydes determine the big entrance: dark green velvet, long white gloves, sparkling chandeliers accompany the rustling of the clothes. People look at each other, the atmosphere is quickly dark and warm. An old-fashioned abstract-modern bouquet of flowers is gradually illuminated in individual points and yet it can only be perceived as an overall picture, accompanied, among other things, by a vetiver tone that suddenly glows magnificently after a few hours, which really amazes me until more and more wood joins in and peace returns. A strange time, a distant time. To wear it as a fragrance pleases AugustA.

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09/18/2019

9.5
Scent 10
Longevity 10
Sillage 8
Bottle

Maurise

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Maurise

The little sister of Coco came to stay...

Dear Readers
welcome back to one of my new comments. This time I would like to take this miracle called Arpège from Lanvin to my breast. I would like to congratulate myself on my really good taste, without wanting to leave you with the impression of arrogance or running the risk of smelling better than Arpège von Lanvin because of self-praise. I would like to address in particular all Chanel No. 5 fanatics who roam the globe and are always eager to drown in beautiful fragrances, to be reborn, to merge again with this fragrance, the small and big heaviest of Coco Chanel. If we don't want to lie our way into our pockets, dear readers. Chanel No. 5 may be a divine fragrance and it is, absolutely, yet the price you would have to pay to get hold of it is too high. Try this scent instead, it resembles Chanel No. 5 more than you think. You're a fan of Aldehyden, you love Chanel No 5, then I have good news for all of you out there. As an absolute perfume fanatic I can assure you that you will not notice the difference to Chanel No 5. This fragrance costs about 30 Euro including packaging and shipping and contains 100 ml. For all penny pinchers, this fragrance is a must, for a small money apply and enjoy the fragrance Arpège by Lanvin. Thank you for your attention and I would be very happy about your answers to this, my comment... Mourise

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06/10/2018

8.5
Scent 8
Longevity 8
Sillage 9
Bottle

Jazzy76
320 Reviews

Jazzy76

A wonderful symphony of perfumed notes

I never tested the vintage Arpège, so my rewiew refers to the recent version.
I adore this symphony of olfactive notes where the Aldheydes at the top make their solo like a soprano.
All is perfectly balanced for a result very rich, classic and maybe "ladylike", but infinetly charming.
The sillage is strong and the black bottle too reminds me of the black ebony of my old grand piano.
That's music for my nose and for my soul too. unfortunately the price is high and I never owned a bottle of this historical scent....but never say never!

04/13/2018

9
Scent 9
Longevity 8
Sillage 9
Bottle 9
Pricing

Carlitos01
346 Reviews

Carlitos01

Top Review 11

Un arpeggio ben sintonizzato

I gave my wife a bottle of Arpège (1993) Eau de Parfum. It became one of my favourite scents from her extensive collection of perfumes, including some famous fragrances four or five times more expensive.
Longevity and sillage are far above average, and with Arpège she always outshines the other fragrances around her. The white flowers and aldehydes in the top and heart notes are simply magnificent, as are the amber and woody notes in the base.
She is often asked by her friends if she uses N°5 Parfum... and yes! Lanvin and Chanel perfumes are indeed similar. But Arpège is warmer, deeper and more complex. For me, it is an absolutely beautiful and enchanting fragrance that has the same class and excellent longevity as Number 5. Arpége is not a fragrance for young rebels, but my wife is in her mid-40s and seems much more sensual and elegant with this fragrance than with "whipped cream" or "candy fragrance" perfumes.
So, my recommendation goes to the husbands.... Save a few euros (the beautiful 100ml flask costs €30 ~ €35). If you love your wife, give her a black round bottle of Lanvin's Arpège when the occasion arises.
Good luck!

"For no one else has thrilled me so
With all your faults, I still love you
It had to be you
You wonderful one
It had to be you"

Music: "It Had To Be You" by Frank Sinatra

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11/06/2017

3
Scent 5
Longevity 10
Bottle

DorothyGrace
79 Reviews

DorothyGrace

Doesn't work for me.

I had (up until recently when the sprayer completely broke) a 100 ml black-egg shaped bottle of Arpege.

Much as I wanted to love this perfume it is one that I can hardly smell. I tried wearing it on and off over a couple of years but I could smell virtually nothing on my skin and I gave off the aura of needing a dashed good shower as evidenced by my son asking me if I had had my shower and if I had were the drains blocked again. I could smell this B.O. around me and in rooms where I had been. I also tried this on tester strips and found the same thing, I can hardly smell it except for a rather dirty, well used plasticine and peach smell.

I'm positive it is not the smell of indole as I like wearing straight up jasmine essential oil but I think it might be I am over sensitive to some musks and it is these that stop me smelling the other stuff - but no idea really.

The black-egg bottle with gold cap is beautiful and although I threw mine because the sprayer broke completely, I still hanker after owning it. Yep, Heusten we have a problem.

07/30/2017

Germanblonde
85 Reviews

Germanblonde

Too mature on me

Reminds me of my grandmother, maybe that's why it is not working for me. Not that I disliked my granny, but even though at age 53 I am not a young hopper anymore, I have a hard time defining myself to be now in the same age group my Oma once was, or rather, to smell now like my grandmother once smelled.

Jul
24
2017