How it smells
The first thing you smell is aldehydes and lily-of-the-valley. The heart brings jasmine and ylang-ylang. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and amber. Overall it smells white floral and gourmand.
- Came out
- 1927
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Arpege notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Lanvin Arpege EDP in detail
Arpege EDP comes from Lanvin. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer.
Arpege longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like sandalwood and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Lanvin perfumes
The house has 26 perfumes here, led by Lanvin, Les Fleurs De Lanvin Blue Orchid and Eclat d'Fleurs.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by gourmand and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and gourmand smells and notes like jasmine and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include peach, lily-of-the-valley and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 3.88 out of 5.
Arpege sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €38. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps.
Other versions
There are 5 other versions of this perfume, released between 2010 and 2020.
If you like Arpege, try these
Similar picks to try: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (11 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (12 shared notes), Nino Cerruti 1881 (13 shared notes) and Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps (14 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Can I wear Arpege to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
When did Arpege come out?
It came out in 1927.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Arpege EDP and Eclat d'Arpege Sheer?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.