Arpège

For other uses, see L'Arpège and Arpeggio.
Arpège
Fragrance by Jeanne Lanvin
Released1927[1]
LabelLanvin
TaglinePromise her anything, but give her Arpège

Arpège (pronounced [aʁpɛʒ]) is a 1927 perfume created by perfumers André Fraysse and Paul Vacher for Jeanne Lanvin and presented to her musician daughter Marie-Blanche on her 30th birthday.[2][3] Its name is a derivation of the musical term arpeggio.[2] Arpège is considered among the world's classic perfumes.[2]

Composition

The fragrance has been referred to as the "fragrance of 1,000 flowers" and it contains some 60 floral essences.[3] Like Chanel No.5, launched six years earlier, it is considered an aldehydic floral perfume.[4][5]

The original black bottle with a gold top was decorated with a gold illustration of Jeanne Lanvin and her daughter, created by French fashion illustrator Iribe.[2]

In 1993, the perfume was reformulated by Hubert Fraysse, brother of André and founder of fragrance manufacturer Synarome.[6][7]

85th anniversary

A special edition minaudière (evening bag) was launched in 2013 to mark the 85th anniversary of the perfume.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Groves, Ellen (August 25, 2006). "Lanvin adds Rumeur to Fragrance Franchise for Fall". Women's Wear Daily. Fairchild Fashion Media via HighBeam Research. Archived from the original on November 15, 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d Geary, Cecilie (27 June 2012). "Top 15 scents with classic appeal". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
  3. ^ a b c Lamont-Djite, Tara (11 January 2013). "Perfume Perfection: Lanvin's Arpège Minaudière". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
  4. ^ Helbig, Catherine. "What are Aldehydes?". about.com. Archived from the original on 10 July 2014. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
  5. ^ Vosnaki, Elena (2 December 2008). "Myth debunking 1: what are aldehydes, how do aldehydes smell and Chanel No. 5". perfumeshrine.blogspot.co.uk. perfumeshrineblogspot. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
  6. ^ "Lanvin Arpege – pefume review". nstperfume.com. Now Smell This. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
  7. ^ Groom, Nigel (1997). The New Perfume Handbook. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 321. ISBN 0751404039. Retrieved 10 July 2014.