Our take
What does Éclat d'Arpège smell like?
Lanvin launched Éclat d’Arpège in 2002 and gave the brief to Karine Dubreuil of Mane. The name points back to Arpège, the great aldehydic floral of 1927. The two scents have almost nothing in common, though. Where the original is dense and powdery, Éclat plays it sheer. The opening pairs lemon leaves with a lilac that is still green, smelling more of stem than flower. The heart blends wisteria, peach blossom and peony. Osmanthus slips in a hint of apricot, and a green tea note keeps everything airy. The base is plain: cedar, light amber and white musks. They leave the skin smelling of clean laundry with no weight at all. This is a daytime scent with no grand ambitions. Next to Arpège it feels almost shy. It will suit anyone who finds classic florals too heavy.
When to wear it
Wear it in spring at the office or on weekends, when you want to smell clean without drawing attention. It stays light, so a travel size in your bag helps.
It belongs to the Floral, Fruity family. Éclat d'Arpège is one of 14 creations by Lanvin in our encyclopedia.
