Pretexte by Lanvin
Women 1937
Description
Pretexte by Lanvin is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1937, this composition was created by perfumer André Fraysse. The top notes include aldehydes, narcissus and bergamot; the heart features opoponax, rose, carnation, iris, hawthorn flower and hay; while the base notes reveal galia (civet), leather, oakmoss, castoreum, tonka bean, sandalwood, rosewood, patchouli, vetiver and amber.
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Leading answer I want it
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Time of day
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About Pretexte
Pretexte by Lanvin is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1937, this composition was created by perfumer André Fraysse. The top notes include aldehydes, narcissus and bergamot; the heart features opoponax, rose, carnation, iris, hawthorn flower and hay; while the base notes reveal galia (civet), leather, oakmoss, castoreum, tonka bean, sandalwood, rosewood, patchouli, vetiver and amber.
Flowers Green, herbal and fougère Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses Spices
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
16 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
15 votes
Character
Leading answer Leans feminine
9 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
5 votes
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