Lanvin Rumeur original
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly white floral and leather. Aldehydes and plum at the top, jasmine and floral notes in the middle and leather and oakmoss at the base.
- Came out
- 1934
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Rumeur original 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
A closer look at Lanvin Rumeur original
Rumeur original comes from Lanvin.
Other Lanvin perfumes
The house has 26 perfumes here, led by Lanvin, Arpege and Les Fleurs De Lanvin Blue Orchid.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Rumeur original: day or night?
It works in the day and at night.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Yves Saint Laurent Kouros but less than Jil Sander #4 and Van Cleef & Arpels First.
Is Rumeur original your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by leather and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and leather smells and notes like jasmine and leather. Less obvious notes include bergamot, cloves and civet. Perfume fans rate it 4.22 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like Rumeur original
Similar picks to try: Jil Sander #4 (10 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion (10 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (9 shared notes) and Van Cleef & Arpels First (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Elizabeth Taylor Passion starts from €29.
More questions
When did Rumeur original come out?
It came out in 1934.
Does Rumeur original last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.