Lanvin Pretexte

Pretexte by Lanvin is a fragrance for women released in 1937. It is defined above all by its woody, amber and leather accords.

Perfumer: Andre Fraysse

Fragrance pyramid

Top notes

• Aldehydes
• Narcissus
• Bergamot

Heart notes

• Opoponax
• Rose
• Carnation
• Iris
• Hawthorn
• hay

Base notes

• Civet
• Leather
• Oakmoss
• Castoreum
• Tonka Bean
• Sandalwood
• Palisander Rosewood
• Patchouli
• Vetiver
• Amber

Main accords

• woody
• amber
• leather
• floral
• animalic
• aldehydic
• musky
• balsamic
• sweet
• warm spicy

When to wear it

Best seasons: fall, winter. Most worn for: nights out.

Similar scents

• Lanvin Eau de (1933)
• Lanvin Scandal (1931)
• Lanvin Rumeur (original) (1934)
• Lanvin Arpège (1927)
• Lanvin Oxygene (2000)
• Lanvin Vetyver (1964) (1964)

More fragrances by Lanvin

• Lanvin Eclat d’Arpège (2002)
• Lanvin Rumeur 2 Rose (2006)
• Lanvin Marry Me (2010)
• Lanvin Arpège (1927)
• Lanvin Jeanne (2008)
• Lanvin Oxygene (2000)