Lanvin Pretexte
How it smells
The first thing you smell is aldehydes and narcissus. The heart brings opoponax and rose. On the skin it settles into civet and leather. Overall it smells woody and amber.
- Came out
- 1937
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Pretexte 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
About Lanvin Pretexte
Pretexte comes from Lanvin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Yves Saint Laurent Kouros and Jil Sander Sun but less than The Spirit Of Dubai Baz.
Is Pretexte your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and leather. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like opoponax and civet. Less obvious notes include bergamot, carnation and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 4.34 out of 5.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
How far Pretexte spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. The Spirit Of Dubai Baz and Yves Saint Laurent Kouros spread further.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. The Spirit Of Dubai Baz and Yves Saint Laurent Kouros last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like civet and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Lanvin
This house has 26 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Lanvin, Arpege and Les Fleurs De Lanvin Blue Orchid.
Perfumes that smell like Pretexte
These perfumes have a close smell: The Spirit Of Dubai Baz (13 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (10 shared notes), Slava Zaitsev Maroussia (9 shared notes) and Jil Sander Sun (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Slava Zaitsev Maroussia starts from €19.
More questions
When did Pretexte come out?
It came out in 1937.
Can men wear Pretexte?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it better for day or night?
Night. It suits evenings and going out.