There are fragrances that have become iconic for their time. For example, 100 years ago, the legendary Coco Chanel created Chanel No. 5 - a perfume that made a splash first in France, and then among fashionistas around the world. In the 70s, the most popular composition was Climat by Lancome, and the stars of the 80s were Opium (YSL) and Poison (Dior).
The beginning of the zero also received its perfume face, and one of his expressions was the perfume Eclat d'Arpege from the brand Lanvin. In the early years of their appearance, they were incredibly successful and are still popular with many women. What's the secret?
Unknown predecessor
The lineup consists not only of the original and its flankers. Few people know, but the very first perfume of the collection is d'Arpege, created in 1927. This fragrance Jeanne Lanvin dedicated Margaret. The love between mom and daughter was so great that it was reflected in the logo of the fashion house, which depicts two figures - a female and a children's.
From its predecessor, Eclat d'Arpege inherited only a rounded and laconic bottle design. Otherwise, they are completely different. The modern variation is attributed to light and flowing aromas, and the 1927 edition, on the contrary, is deep and dense, so many call it "real French perfumes."
"Eclat d'Arpege" is included in the Top-popular perfumes of our time. The reason for success is very simple - it is an ideal female composition, which is always out of place.
About Lanvin Eclat d'Arpege
Perfumes belong to the floral group - the largest among all existing ones. Such compositions are always unobtrusive, thanks to which they are popular with most buyers. In them, an expressive floral beginning softens and balances fruit motifs. Perfumes also fit equally well on cold and warm skin, complementing the image of both experienced ladies and young ladies.
Despite its lightness, Eclat d'Arpege is quite persistent. It can be felt on the skin for up to 6 hours, and on clothes, the aroma remains even longer - up to several days.
The composition loop is also noticeable. "D'Arpege" can not be called a delicate intimate perfume that sits close to the skin. He declares himself at the time of your appearance. But at the same time, it’s not that suffocating cloud that only a few minutes “live” against the backdrop of loop aromas.
Eclat d'Arpege sounds great in warm weather, giving off freshness and floral coolness. In the winter season, others hear thick warming shades. Buyers claim that the choice of this perfume is a great solution for a day trip. However, it is also suitable for evening events. To make it more solemn is very simple - just increase the dosage.
Sound composition
Classical pyramid: top notes, heart and base. Acquaintance with the aroma begins with the sound of lilacs, but this is not one twig, but a bush that is fragrant and gives its sweet smell. Everyone’s favorite note of freshness is represented by a fairly restrained green tea.
In the foreground, a peony is incredibly beautiful - sexy, viscous and thick. Its fragrance harmoniously merges into an ensemble with peach and wisteria flowers, forming a spring bouquet. Also, the fragrance is filled with many green notes - these are the tea leaves mentioned earlier, petigrain, and osmanthus gives a piquant pinworm.
To perfume Eclat d'Arpege sounded beautiful and expensive, the fragrance was "planted" on the base of musk, cedar and ambergris. Everything, as promised at the beginning, is a classic note that perfectly interacts on the skin.
The author of the masterpiece
Karin Dubreille - the woman who created the world-famous Eclat d'Arpege. She was born and raised in the southeastern city of Grasse (region Provence). Therefore, many consider the profession chosen by Karin to be hereditary, although she is the first perfumer of her kind.
Her pen, or rather, her nose belongs to dozens of aromas of both the luxury category and the mass market. A lot of work has been released for niche brands and even premium collections of famous luxury perfume brands. Karin Dubreille collaborated with Ferre, Ferragamo, Azzaro, Sergio Taccini, Mobussin and Jaguar. She created collaborations with such cosmetic giants as Guerlain, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Lalique. In addition, her authorship belongs to the exciting musky composition for the legendary "l'Artizan Perfumer". But perhaps the most famous of her creations were the perfumes of Lanvin Eclat d'Arpege.
Package design
"D'Arpege" is designed so that the buyer immediately understands the nature of the perfume. Thick cardboard, which is most often used in the manufacture of perfume boxes, has been replaced with clear plastic. In a bottle of glass, having the shape of an ideal ball, lilac liquid hid. According to perfumers, the choice of this shade was influenced by the main notes of the fragrance - lilac and wisteria. The lid of the bottle is decorated with several rings and a crystal. According to customers, these details give a resemblance to jewelry or to a real aromatic bomb.
Special attention should be paid to the design of limited editions and flankers, the development of which used various prints on the bottle and accessories. However, the silhouettes of the mother and the child remain unchanged, embodying the boundless love of Jeanne Lanvin for her daughter Margaret.
Limited Editions
1. The real gem of the collection was the fragrance Eclat d'Arpege Perles, released in 2011. A light and fresh composition was presented on the eve of the summer season with the goal of making warm days unforgettable and bright.
Top notes: lilac and lemon. Heart: peony, green tea, peach. Base: ambergris, musk, cedar.
2. Bijou Collector became a member of the Eclat d'Arpege family in 2005. Despite the immutability of the pyramid, the aroma sounds completely different. In addition, the design of the bottle was changed, which was decorated with a scattering of amethyst stones.
3. The stunning composition Eclat d'Arpege Summer was presented in 2007. The inspiration for its creation was the fashionable collection of the talented artist Jean-Marie Lavigne. The appearance of perfume immediately aroused delight among customers, because no less saturated aroma was hidden behind the bright packaging. A wonderful atmosphere of joy and positive create notes of vanilla, grapefruit, lemon, violet, peony, rose and cedar.
Arty Limited Edition 2014
Another flanker, continuing a series of iconic fragrance of 1927, enriched with new shades. The floral-fruity range, sparkling and sparkling with happy accents, retained the main sound. It is not surprising, because Jeanne Lanvin has put into the original fragrance all the sincerity and strength of her mother’s love for the child, devoting his release to the daughter’s 30th anniversary.
Pay attention to the symbolism of the bottle, where an invisible thread is viewed that connects generations. Two rings intersecting at the base of the cork are 2 human lives flowing into each other.
The main notes of the composition Lanvin Eclat d'Arpege Arty are the leaves of fragrant lilac and lemon, personifying the sweet, fresh and joyful breath of youth. A bouquet of hearts resembles a wonderful summer morning, and all this thanks to the gentle accents of green tea, peach, wisteria and luxurious peony. Further, in a pure flame of love, a subtle sensuality arises, emphasized by the warm woody notes of cedar, musk and ambergris.
Lanvin Eclat d'Arpege Pour Homme
A little over 80 years after a series of flankers, the Eclat d'Arpege perfume found a worthy pair. Prepared for the holiday season, the novelty is addressed to a self-confident "male" who knows how to set goals and achieve them. The author of the men's perfume was Sonia Constant.
Extraordinary freshness - this is the first, second and general impression of customers about the perfumes of Lanvin Eclat d'Arpege Homme. The composition has a bold and bold character: it seduces and emphasizes the brutality of its owner.
Acquaintance with the composition begins with bright and fresh aquatic chords. Sparkling citrus mix of mandarin, bergamot and lime gives way to the sensual sound of heart notes of rosemary, jasmine and violet leaf. According to Sonya Constant, the slight weakness of Eclat d'Arpege Pour Homme, expressed through flowers, only colors a real man. But no one canceled the true essence of the composition, as it is emphasized by rich wood accents. The harmonious theme ends with calm and confident tones of white cedar, sandalwood and soft musky chords.
The male version of Lanvin Eclat d'Arpege Pour Homme is available in a concentration of eau de toilette in volumes of 30, 50, 100 ml.
Eyes on you
In 2015, the d'Arpege fragrance collection was replenished with another flanker. A new perfume composition with the design of the bottle in the form of a stylized image of a female face was released in limited quantities.
According to the creators, the perfumes of Lanvin Eclat d'Arpege Eyes On You, radiating happiness, cheer up not only their mistress, but also the people around her. In the upper notes of perfume a citrus accord in the face of a Sicilian lemon harmoniously sounds. The heart contains fresh, delicate floral accents - lilac and peach. The base of the composition includes deep shades of white musk and woody notes of Lebanese cedar.
Gourmandise by Lanvin
Another flanker, published in a limited edition. "The peals of Arpeggio. Delicacy" is a kind of ode to love, unbridled joy and passion for the most delicious things in the world. The cult rounded bottle seems to indicate an attractive "candy spirit" hidden in the very center of the fragrance.
Sparkling flower and fruit composition was developed by perfumer Karine Dubreuil (Karin Dubrey). True spontaneity is embodied by the top notes based on fragrant lavender and spicy lemon, delicately leading to the center of the aroma. The heart is represented by a bouquet of peach color and fresh notes of green tea. The sensual base includes long and thin chords of white musk and Lebanese cedar.
As mentioned earlier, the bottle of the composition resembles a sweet treat. Garlands, from which purple candies and pink macaroons hang, are all over the circle. The base of the lid is decorated with two silver rings, representing a tribute to family values.
The composition was presented in a concentration of perfumed water in a volume of 50 ml. Lanvin Eclat d'Arpege Gourmandise is love ... Between spouses, a woman and her child. These are memories, meetings, the first kiss, eyes that convey the deepest emotions. And finally, a commemorative perfume that acts like a button: one click ignites love: sincere and perfect.
Pretty face
Another limited edition combining the world of fashion and animation. Eclat d'Arpege Pretti Face is a 2010 flanker of fragrance and differs from its predecessor in the design and color of the bottle, which shows a funny face, as well as a slightly modified composition of the bouquet.
Acquaintance with perfume begins with a Sicilian lemon and fragrant lilacs. Top notes create a sparkling and vibrant aroma, complemented by “heart” chords based on delicate green tea leaves, sweet velvety pulp of peaches and the delicate sound of peonies. The base, smoothly turning into a train, consists of accents of white musk and Lebanese cedar wood, which give the composition a seductive sensuality.
So cute
In 2016, the cult "d'Arpege" showed the world a new face, which means that there was another limited edition dedicated to the coquette, whose image adorned the bottle for the third time.
No bulky eyelashes - she just peeks out from under a huge ribbon of bright pink color. A fashion accessory is a symbol of the connection between traditional and popular culture, passing through the history of Eclat d'Arpege.
So Cute floral-fruity perfume reveals feminine notes of lilac, combined with the sharpness of citruses. Lemon lying on the green of the tea leaf is softened with peach-colored chords. Over time, all previous accents resonate with sensual musk and Lebanese cedar.
Customer opinion
Based on the number of reviews, it is safe to say that the d'Arpege collection has many admirers. Some girls shared their story of acquaintance: having opened a bottle of lilac color in youth and having felt its fragrance, they forever remained faithful to this perfume.
Customers also noted the excellent durability of perfumes. According to them, the fragrance lasts on the skin for up to 6 hours, on clothes - for several days.
Against the background of numerous enthusiastic reviews, there were some negative comments, where it was said that the entire Eclat d'Arpege line was flat and uninteresting. The authors of the reviews claim: the notes are commonplace, except for lilac you can’t hear anything, and in the cold season the perfume opens completely differently - it smells like medicines and cucumbers.
At the moment, on the website of the online store of perfumery and cosmetics "Letual" Eclat d'Arpege can be purchased at a price of 2100 rubles per 30 ml.
Despite the painstaking work of Karin, many critics believe that the main creator of the composition "Eclat d'Arpege" is Jeanne Lanvin. Did she know that the hat workshop founded at the beginning of the last century will turn into an empire years later, which still gives women beautiful accessories, comfortable clothes and incredible perfume compositions ... Of course, she did not hear the fragrance, but she would have loved it, as if it has been done by millions of people around the world.