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Lanvin· 1933· Extrait

Scandal

Name: Scandal by Lanvin
Brand: Lanvin
Rating: 8.6 (23 reviews)

8.623Typically ~$50

A leathery scent built around sage over vetiver. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

LeatheryFloralAnimalSpicySmoky

Perfumer: André Fraysse

Scent profile

Top notes

SageMuskMandarin orangeNeroliBergamot

Heart notes

LeatherIrisRoseYlang-ylang

Base notes

Vetiver

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

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

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

93%

Spring

77%

Summer

61%

Fall

100%

Day

89%

Night

100%

Where

Office

76%

Casual

87%

Date

100%

Club

64%

Formal

92%

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Sport

37%