Aperge is like the Eiffel Tower or the Colosseum, one must simply visit it, if not dwell in its shadow. We are facing a fresh scent full of joy, an inner vibration stirs emotions, a breath of freshness air and invades our skin with a young touch that fills him with life. People throw the “old lady” moniker around as though it’s a slur but old ladies paved the way for beautiful scents). Now I hardly notice the aldehydes and know Arpege as my old faithful rich powdery sweet violet honeysuckle comfort that lasts most of the day.

I think I'm going to change my rating from Like to Love because anything that makes me so discursive on a topic I know so little about seems pretty significant. not chanel, but these dames could be friends) they are 65+ years old and always spray their shawls with it before going out, they still wear clip earrings,they like cruise ships and golden girls sitcom. I'm loving it so much, I didn't realize it'd smell like this tbh, i used to put it on as a test but today I tried it on my arm and left it there, i put a lot on. I have been considering this fragrance for a long time, and finally decided to try it, and I have not regretted it for a second!Top notes are Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach, Honeysuckle, Neroli and Bergamot; middle notes are Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Coriander, Rose, Lily, Geranium and Camellia; base notes are Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver, Musk, Benzoin, Vanilla and Patchouli. I do understand that these associations don't correspond to reality: Jeanne Lanvin created it for her beloved daughter, on her musician daughter's 30th birthday, and the name means "arpeggio" in French: broken chords, or the notes of a chord played individually instead of simultaneously. But the real masterstroke is the lingering, ever-so-subtle indolic note; just enough to remind you of the mortality, carnality even, of the grand old Lady. If you spray it once on a sweater, it's somewhat bearable after a week, but my head still hurts and swallowing is painful.

To prolong the longevity of the fragrance, we recommend using products from the same range such as shower gels, body lotions or deodorants. It’s not freshly picked though, some petals fall off and let through a soft sandalwood reminding me a bit of Samsara. Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out.The opening is the hissy sheen of aldehydes; it almost smells like Champagne for a few minutes before it moves into its floral midsection.