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Pretexte
Lanvin

Pretexte

Feminine · Unspecified · 1937

4.638 ratings9 reviews

PerfumerAndre Fraysse

What it smells like

  • Woody
  • Leather
  • Amber
  • Animalic
  • Floral
  • Aldehydic
  • Musky
  • Balsamic
  • Sweet
  • Warm spicy

About this fragrance

Pretexte by Lanvin is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Pretexte was launched in 1937. The nose behind this fragrance is Andre Fraysse. Top notes are Aldehydes, Narcissus and Bergamot; middle notes are Opoponax, Rose, Carnation, Iris, Hawthorn and Hay; base notes are Civet, Leather, Oakmoss, Castoreum, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Palisander Rosewood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber. Lanvin Pretexte was launched in 1937…

The scent

Main accords

  1. Woody100
  2. Leather89
  3. Amber89
  4. Animalic85
  5. Floral85
  6. Aldehydic80
  7. Musky75
  8. Balsamic70
  9. Sweet69
  10. Warm spicy67

Fragrance notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Base notes

How it wears

Performance

Longevity

Moderate
WeakBeast mode

Sillage

Moderate
IntimateEnormous

Best for

Season

  • 33%Spring
  • 0%Summer
  • 33%Autumn
  • 33%Winter

Time

  • 50%Day
  • 50%Evening

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