Eau de Toilette2011
Avant Garde
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Lanvin  ·  Sold as masculine

Avant Garde

The quiet intensity of a modern art gallery, where vibrant colors and subtle fragrances blend in unexpected harmony.

4.291,931 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
ambertobaccofresh spicywarm spicybeeswaxaromatic
Avant GardeMid-range · $40–100
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate42% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak6%
Weak9%
Moderate43%
Long lasting34%
Eternal8%
SillageModerate27% say strong or enormous
Intimate16%
Moderate58%
Strong17%
Enormous9%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Summer
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Fall
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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine73%
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Unisex23%
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Feminine3%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

This fragrance from Lanvin captures the essence of avant-garde elegance, rooted in the brand’s French heritage and its legacy of innovation. The composition opens with vibrant citrus notes that give way to a heart of floral accords, creating an intriguing contrast between freshness and softness. The base notes of woody and musky tones anchor the fragrance, providing depth and warmth.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance sparingly — the citrus top notes are bright but fade quickly. The woody base carries the scent for hours, so one or two sprays will suffice to keep it close to your skin without overpowering.

Fig. 01 — Avant Garde, Lanvin

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Shyamala Maisondieu portrait
03 · The nose

Shyamala Maisondieu

Malaysia to Idôle

Shyamala Maisondieu was born in Malaysia to a Malay and Indian family, moving to London for her education before discovering her talent for fragrance while living in Hong Kong.

63fragrances
Malaysiannationality

Designer Lanvin

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Adds woody, citrus and earthy; shares vetiver.

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