Lanvin for Men (1979)
by Lanvin

Really nice green chypre. Starts with a nice green and citrus opening. Definitiely an indolic note as well. I get vetiver, oakmoss and leather in the base. Lasts longer than I expected. This is really nice!

21st January, 2012.

A dry green vetiver opening draws comparison to the better known Chanel No.19 EDT. But the vetiver swiftly submerges into the background to give way to a mildly soapy floral blend with listed notes of citrus, neroli, carnation, jasmine and rose. I also detect iris and more than a hint of leather as drydown beckons.

What a pity it has been discontinued for LANVIN FOR MEN is another suave, classy gem of a scent for the distinguished gentleman.

28th March, 2010.

One of my favorites of all time. Used to wear it in the 80s. Used to get it at Sara's London Shop in Tijuana Mexico. Can no longer find it.

I have about 1 oz left. I wonder if anyone can copy it???

30th November, 2009.

I remember this scent when it was introduced in 1979. It smells like nothing else, and comes from a different era. Its a shame it was discontinued. A very classy scent. I was able to find a bottle of this on the internet and use it very sparingly.

6th December, 2007.

Lanvin for Men is a warm but reserved green/woodsy scent with a soapy bergamot/lavender (to my nose) opening that lingers throughout the progression. Some floral and animalistic notes pop in and out at a later phase, but overall the scent remains quite static, detached and one-dimensional, bringing to mind a top-notch grooming product or skin-care lotion or perhaps some premium household liquid. Definitely classy but very, very abstract.
Listed notes:
Bergamot, lemon, petitgrain, sage,clary sage; Carnation, jasmine, rose, origanum; Vetiver, civet, labdanum, leather

14th May, 2007.

I remember being in paris on a school trip....and i bought my first edt and it was lanvin pour homme-decent,warm, with a fresh and clear note-a very nice and loveable scent-Very classy and fine perfume!Hopefully one day they will relaunch it again!

8th October, 2006.