Lanvin Clair de Jour
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is aldehydes and green notes. The heart brings lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and civetta. Overall it smells floral and green.
- Came out
- 1983
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Clair de Jour 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 Clair de Jour in detail
Clair de Jour is made by Lanvin.
Clair de Jour longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Van Cleef & Arpels First and Houbigant Quelques Fleurs last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like oakmoss and civetta are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by green and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and green smells and notes like lily-of-the-valley and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include hyacinth, magnolia and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
Other Lanvin perfumes
The house has 26 perfumes here, led by Lanvin, Arpege and Les Fleurs De Lanvin Blue Orchid.
Will people notice Clair de Jour?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
If you like Clair de Jour, try these
Similar picks to try: Van Cleef & Arpels First (8 shared notes), Houbigant Quelques Fleurs (8 shared notes), Krizia K de Krizia (9 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion (9 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Clair de Jour come out?
It came out in 1983.
Can men wear Clair de Jour?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.