Clary SageOpens with
LeatherHeart
oak mossDries down to
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Lanvin · Sold as feminine
Scandal
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, surrounded by the warm embrace of a leather-bound book in a dimly lit library.
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ScandalMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1931, Scandal by Lanvin is a chypre fragrance that encapsulates the bold and daring spirit of its era. Created by perfumer André Fraysse, it opens with a bright citrus-aromatic blend featuring clary sage, neroli, bergamot, Amalfi lemon, and mandarin orange. The heart introduces floral notes like iris, ylang-ylang, and rose, which are then enveloped in a rich base of leather, oak moss, incense, benzoin, vetiver, and vanilla. This composition creates a striking contrast between the fresh top notes and the warm, smoky base, making it a lasting fragrance that feels both classic and daring.
Scandal’s citrus notes are bright and fleeting, so apply it liberally to ensure they catch your nose. The smoky base takes about an hour to bloom fully on the skin, so give it time to develop before you reapply. Ideal for evening wear when the warm leather and mossy tones can linger into the night.
Fig. 01 — Scandal, 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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What people
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Warmly received so far: loved by 55%, disliked or hated by 10%.