Scandal Lanvin by Lanvin

Scandal Lanvin

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 1931
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Fall
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Scandal by Lanvin is a Chypre fragrance for women. Scandal was launched in 1931. The nose behind this fragrance is Andre Fraysse. Top notes are Clary Sage, Neroli, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Leather, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose; base notes are oak moss, Incense, Benzoin, Vetiver and Vanille.

Composition Profile

citrus 100%
leather 85%
aromatic 70%
earthy 60%
woody 50%
amber 40%
mossy 35%
smoky 30%
iris 25%
animalic 20%

About the Perfumer

Andre Fraysse

Andre Fraysse

André Fraysse was a French perfumer who worked extensively for the house of Lanvin, creating many of its classic fragrances. His style balanced elegance with clarity, often highlighting floral and green notes in refined compositions. He is best known for the original Rumeur and Scandal, as well as Arpège Lanvin, which became a lasting symbol of the brand's olfactory identity.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Clary Sage Clary Sage
Neroli Neroli
Bergamot Bergamot
Amalfi Lemon Amalfi Lemon
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Leather Leather
Iris Iris
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Rose Rose

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

oak moss oak moss
Incense Incense
Benzoin Benzoin
Vetiver Vetiver
Vanille Vanille
Unique Character

Scandal Lanvin by Lanvin offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Scandal Lanvin embodies the distinctive style of Lanvin while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Scandal Lanvin

Essence

To wear Scandal by Lanvin is to embrace a fragrance that is bold, playful, and unapologetically seductive-a scent that mingles honeyed sweetness with the sharpness of black coffee and the warmth of tonka bean. The person who chooses this fragrance is not one to fade into the background. They are the embodiment of the Lover archetype, a figure who thrives on passion, beauty, and connection, yet whose intensity can sometimes tip into excess.

Shadow

Yet, like all archetypes, the Lover has its darker currents. Their hunger for intensity can become a hunger for control-they may grow possessive in love, mistaking passion for ownership. Their charm can turn manipulative when they fear losing what they desire. They may indulge too deeply in their vices, mistaking sensation for fulfillment.

There is also a fragility beneath their confidence. The Lover fears being unseen, unloved, reduced to mere ornamentation. They may cling to fading romances or chase validation through conquest, mistaking adoration for self-worth. When unbalanced, they oscillate between hedonism and melancholy, struggling to reconcile their need for connection with their fear of dependency.

Conclusion

This person’s existence is a dance between ecstasy and longing. They live vividly, love fiercely, and sometimes burn too brightly. But even their flaws are born from an excess of life, not a lack of it. They are not for the faint of heart-but for those who dare to engage with them fully, they offer a world of depth, beauty, and unguarded emotion.

In the end, the one who wears Scandal does not seek mere admiration. They seek recognition-to be known, to be desired, to be met with equal fervor. And in that pursuit, they remind us that love, in all its forms, is the most intoxicating and perilous of human adventures.

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