Scents of eras: how perfume reflects the spirit of the times
Every era has its own scent. Not literally, but in how it felt: what it wanted, what it feared, what...
1928: the world took its first breath of Lavande Fragonard. A unisex fragrance from the wood and aromatic families. Available as eau de toilette.
The sillage is very delicate — an intimate cloud that stays close to the skin. A delicate fragrance with very low longevity — but what a first impression it makes. Brand country — France: a place that truly knows its way around a great scent. Also available in other concentrations: fragonard lavande 2019. Lavande Fragonard unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
The fragrance has very low longevity and lasts only about 1 hour on the skin, leaving only a light, barely perceptible trail
The scent exists only for you—no one around you will notice it
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The olfactory structure of Lavande is shaped as a cohesive olfactory arc, where accents shift smoothly and sequentially. The creative approach of Fragonard is evident in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Every decision feels deliberate, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de toilette sets the depth and body this composition needs.
At the opening of the pyramid you catch fresh green top note: Lavender. This single 1 note forms morning coolness sensation that gives the fragrance a clear opening statement.
In the central layer you sense Benzoin and Chamomile carrying a deep balsamic direction.
The internal accord map rests on these accords: Aromatic, Gourmet, Floral and Wood with each one in a clear role. The profile is unisex, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived. In wear duration Very low suggests confident staying power.
At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Green, Balsamic, Floral and Wood. The palette also extends to Aromatic.
Taken together Lavande reads as a cohesive composition — the first stage creates momentum, the heart develops the core line, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the scent structures best experienced on skin.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Fragonard |
| Segment | Luxury perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | http://www.fragonard.com |
| Year of production | 1928 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
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