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'''Arpège''' ({{IPA-fr|aʁpɛʒ|pron}}) is a 1927 [[perfume]] by [[Jeanne Lanvin|Lanvin]]. |
'''Arpège''' ({{IPA-fr|aʁpɛʒ|pron}}) is a 1927 [[perfume]] by [[Jeanne Lanvin|Lanvin]]. It has been described as among the world's classic scents.<ref name="NZ Herald Geary">{{cite news|last1=Geary|first1=Cecilie|title=Top 15 scents with classic appeal|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10815614|accessdate=10 July 2014|publisher=New Zealand Herald|date=27 June 2012}}</ref> |
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The fragrance has been referred to as the "fragrance of 1000 flowers" and its official name is a derivation of the musical term ''arpeggio''.<ref name="NZ Herald Geary">{{cite news|last1=Geary|first1=Cecilie|title=Top 15 scents with classic appeal|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10815614|accessdate=10 July 2014|publisher=New Zealand Herald|date=27 June 2012}}</ref> In fact, the perfume contains some 60 floral essences.<ref name="HB Lamont-Djite">{{cite news|last1=Lamont-Djite|first1=Tara|title=Perfume Perfection: Lanvin’s Arpège Minaudière|url=http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/skin-care/lanvin-fragrance-news-011113|accessdate=10 July 2014|publisher=Harper's Bazaar|date=11 January 2013}}</ref> Like [[Chanel No.5]], launched six years earlier, it is considered an [[Aldehyde|aldehydic]] floral perfume.<ref name="About Helbig">{{cite web|last1=Helbig|first1=Catherine|title=What are Aldehydes?|url=http://beauty.about.com/od/fragranc1/a/What-are-Aldehydes.htm|website=about.com|publisher=About.com|accessdate=10 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Vosnaki|first1=Elena|title=Myth debunking 1: what are aldehydes, how do aldehydes smell and Chanel No. 5|url=http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.co.uk/2008/12/myth-debunking-1-what-are-aldehydes-how.html|website=perfumeshrine.blogspot.co.uk|publisher=perfumeshrineblogspot|accessdate=10 July 2014}}</ref> |
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After [[perfumer]]s [[André Fraysse]] and [[Paul Vacher]] had created the perfume for [[Jeanne Lanvin]], one story relates that she offered it to her daughter Marguerite as a thirteenth birthday present, and asked her to name it. Lanvin's daughter, already an accomplished musician, called it "Arpège" ("arpeggio"). |
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<ref>[http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Lanvin/Arpege-6.html Lanvin Arpege fragrance]</ref> |
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It was created by [[perfumer]]s [[André Fraysse]] and [[Paul Vacher]] for [[Jeanne Lanvin]] and presented to her musician daughter Marie-Blanche on her 30th birthday.<ref name="NZ Herald Geary">{{cite news|last1=Geary|first1=Cecilie|title=Top 15 scents with classic appeal|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10815614|accessdate=10 July 2014|publisher=New Zealand Herald|date=27 June 2012}}</ref><ref name="HB Lamont-Djite">{{cite news|last1=Lamont-Djite|first1=Tara|title=Perfume Perfection: Lanvin’s Arpège Minaudière|url=http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/skin-care/lanvin-fragrance-news-011113|accessdate=10 July 2014|publisher=Harper's Bazaar|date=11 January 2013}}</ref> |
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===The bottle design=== |
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The original black bottle with a gold top was decorated with a gold illustration of Jeanne Lanvin and her daughter, created by French fashion illustrator [[Paul Iribe|Iribe]].<ref name="NZ Herald Geary">{{cite news|last1=Geary|first1=Cecilie|title=Top 15 scents with classic appeal|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10815614|accessdate=10 July 2014|publisher=New Zealand Herald|date=27 June 2012}}</ref> |
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==Reformulation== |
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In 1993, the perfume was reformulated by Hubert Fraysse, brother of André and founder of fragrance manufacturer Synarome.<ref name=NST>{{cite web|title=Lanvin Arpege – pefume review|url=http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/07/31/lanvin-arpege-perfume-review/|website=nstperfume.com|publisher=Now Smell This|accessdate=10 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="Perfume Handbook Groom">{{cite book|last1=Groom|first1=Nigel|title=The New Perfume Handbook|date=30 June 1997|publisher=Springer Science & Business Media|isbn=0751404039|page=321|url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=UYrDPqLVD-kC&pg=PA321&lpg=PA321&dq=Hubert+Fraysse&source=bl&ots=kxMcUthrRI&sig=fFf_5q1mxh_b0e4KUXnpG3S35fw&hl=en&sa=X&ei=qtC-U6SINMPfOq_egOgJ&ved=0CCgQ6AEwATgK#v=onepage&q=Hubert%20Fraysse&f=false|accessdate=10 July 2014}}</ref> |
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A special edition [[Minaudière|minaudière]] (evening bag) was launched in 2013 to mark the 85th birthday of the perfume.<ref name="HB Lamont-Djite">{{cite news|last1=Lamont-Djite|first1=Tara|title=Perfume Perfection: Lanvin’s Arpège Minaudière|url=http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/skin-care/lanvin-fragrance-news-011113|accessdate=10 July 2014|publisher=Harper's Bazaar|date=11 January 2013}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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* [[Lanvin (clothing)]] |
* [[Lanvin (clothing)]] |
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* [[Fragrance wheel]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* http://www. |
* [http://www.lanvinparfums.com Official website] |
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* [http://www.lanvinparfums.com The official Lanvin Parfums fragrance website] |
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Revision as of 18:50, 10 July 2014
| Arpège | |
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| Fragrance by Jeanne Lanvin | |
| Released | 1927[1](subscription required) |
| Label | Lanvin |
| Tagline | Promise her anything, but give her Arpège |
Arpège (pronounced [aʁpɛʒ]) is a 1927 perfume by Lanvin. It has been described as among the world's classic scents.[2]
History
The fragrance has been referred to as the "fragrance of 1000 flowers" and its official name is a derivation of the musical term arpeggio.[2] In fact, the perfume contains some 60 floral essences.[3] Like Chanel No.5, launched six years earlier, it is considered an aldehydic floral perfume.[4][5]
It was created by perfumers André Fraysse and Paul Vacher for Jeanne Lanvin and presented to her musician daughter Marie-Blanche on her 30th birthday.[2][3]
The bottle design
The original black bottle with a gold top was decorated with a gold illustration of Jeanne Lanvin and her daughter, created by French fashion illustrator Iribe.[2]
Reformulation
In 1993, the perfume was reformulated by Hubert Fraysse, brother of André and founder of fragrance manufacturer Synarome.[6][7]
A special edition minaudière (evening bag) was launched in 2013 to mark the 85th birthday of the perfume.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Groves, Ellen (August 25, 2006). "Lanvin adds Rumeur to Fragrance Franchise for Fall". Women's Wear Daily. Fairchild Fashion Media via HighBeam Research. Retrieved 23 May 2012.
- ^ a b c d Geary, Cecilie (27 June 2012). "Top 15 scents with classic appeal". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
- ^ a b c Lamont-Djite, Tara (11 January 2013). "Perfume Perfection: Lanvin's Arpège Minaudière". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
- ^ Helbig, Catherine. "What are Aldehydes?". about.com. About.com. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
- ^ Vosnaki, Elena. "Myth debunking 1: what are aldehydes, how do aldehydes smell and Chanel No. 5". perfumeshrine.blogspot.co.uk. perfumeshrineblogspot. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
- ^ "Lanvin Arpege – pefume review". nstperfume.com. Now Smell This. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
- ^ Groom, Nigel (30 June 1997). The New Perfume Handbook. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 321. ISBN 0751404039. Retrieved 10 July 2014.