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Prétexte by Lanvin — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Lanvin· 1937· Extrait

Prétexte

Name: Prétexte by Lanvin
Brand: Lanvin
Rating: 8.8 (15 reviews)

8.815Typically ~$50

Aldehydes at first spray; leather is what stays on skin. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

SpicyAnimalLeatheryWoodyResinous

Perfumer: André Fraysse

Scent profile

Top notes

AldehydesNarcissusBergamot

Heart notes

OpoponaxCarnationRoseIrisHawthornHay

Base notes

Leather

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

91%

Spring

68%

Summer

48%

Fall

100%

Day

82%

Night

100%

Where

Office

72%

Casual

80%

Date

100%

Club

61%

Formal

94%

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