AldehydesOpens with
JasmineHeart
LeatherDries down to
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Lanvin · Sold as feminine
Rumeur (original)
The bold confidence of a woman walking through a Parisian street, where the crisp aldehydic top notes blend with the warmth of leather and the richness of floral undertones.
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Rumeur (original)Mid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1934, Rumeur (original) by Lanvin is a chypre fruity fragrance that exemplifies the elegance and sophistication of French perfumery. Perfumer André Fraysse crafted this composition with an aldehydic twist, opening with bright bergamot and plum before diving into a heart of jasmine and floral notes. The base is warm and enveloping, blending leather, oakmoss, civet, and sandalwood to create a rich blend that feels both lasting and daring.
Apply Rumeur (original) to pulse points for maximum impact. The opening aldehydes are bright but fleeting, so layering it allows the rich base notes to emerge fully over time. This fragrance is best suited for evening wear when its warm and enveloping base can truly shine.
Fig. 01 — Rumeur (original), Lanvin
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Andre Fraysse
The first of a Caron dynastyAndré Fraysse (1902–1984) was a French perfumer who worked for the house of Lanvin. He belonged to a family deeply embedded in the craft — his father, brother, and sister all worked as perfumers for houses including Weil and Lanvin.
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