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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

Sage Musk Mandarin orange Neroli Bergamot

Heart notes

Leather Iris Rose Ylang-ylang

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Eau Scandal

Lanvin· 1933

~$34

From the same house

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%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

37%

Scandal

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