Eclat D'Arpege Eau de Parfum Spray

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This fragrance was reissued in 2002, its predecessor had been in the market since 1927, and was a gift for her daughter Jeanne Lanvin. On my wrists I could still smell it after two days and on clothes, I can still smell it after a week. This is really a fragrance that in my opinion has earned its right to be invited into the true classics of perfumes. Smells like a spring/early summer morning, the sun has just come up and dew on the grass and garden flowers is sparkling.

I like how green, yet brisk, this feels with osmanthus, cedar, petitgrain and tea leaf (all there) but not grassy as it retains it's peony, wisteria and peach blossom florals. Some fresh citrussy tea wraps around a bouquets of peonies and lilacs and it only really changes after about 4 or so hours, by then some amber, musk and light general floral notes suface and accentuate the tea, lilac and peony.Interestingly however, the dry down of Eclat d'Arpege reminds me of a lighter version of Bath and Body Works COUNTRY CHIC. Its easy, fresh and elegant, perfect for daily wear but despite the fact that, on me at least, it is linear, it isnt a boring "beige" type of scent nor is it a Plain Jane, the tea keeps it peppy and bright even after a full days worth of wear. So if you like Daisy and floral perfumes that are 'safe' and soft not too strong then this fragrance is definitely for you.

What makes this perfume stand apart is the uncommonly used floral notes (wisteria / lilac), and absolutely no citrus! It's such a beautiful and delicate scent of a forest fairy, or perhaps even a mermaid since it smells a bit aquatic to me. Lanvin fragrances evoke an authentic Parisian chic style, from the bottle design to the scent itself.Like all the main stream perfumes that came out in the 2000's like Be Delicious, Bright Crystal, Chloe, etc, this perfume is light, easy to wear, and likeable. I couldn't stop sniffing my wrists after I put this on for the first time, it just smells - beautiful!

If I was a tiny fairy in a magical forest Id steal the aroma of these flowers and spread it with some pixie dust as I fly by LOL.This fragrance is inspired by love, in the broadest sense of the word: brotherland love, romantic love or even love of life. Housed in a glass bottle, blue-tinted to reflect the aquatic inspiration of this fragrance as well as its optimism.

The delicate top and heart notes are airy and whimsical, falling head over heels with their blend of soft, playful facets. it has the same softness and daintyness as miss dior blooming bouquet although they don't smell similar. I realise that, from the bottle and sprayed on my clothes and in my hair, I don't really like the scent that much, it has this strange synthetic quality that makes me a bit dizzy, and is very strong. The tea note in this scent is reminiscent of an Elizabeth Arden fragrance with a soft floral touch, which I do not mind at all. Fall in love with this delightful and refreshing perfume, inspired by the beauty of nature, and enjoy the moments of happiness that this floral and cheerful aroma is going to provide you.Perfectly balanced, really classy, but with a twist - the lilac in this was not what I expected; it's not a typical one, the one that could suffocate you in May with its soapy sweetness - I'd say the lilac in this is still in bloom, very delicate and almost shy in some way.