Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Amber
100%
Woody
92%
Floral
86%
Animalic
85%
Aldehydic
80%
Leather
76%
Balsamic
72%
Sweet
68%
Warm Spicy
66%
Earthy
63%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Amber, Woody, and Floral) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Amber, Woody, Floral, and Animalic among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Amber, Woody, Floral, and Animalic among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
PretextebyLanvinis a Amber Floral fragrance for women.Pretextewas launched in 1937. The nose behind this fragrance is Andre Fraysse. Top notes are Aldehydes, Narcissus and Bergamot; middle notes are Opoponax, Carnation, Rose, Iris, Hawthorn and Hay; base notes are Leather, Civet, Oakmoss, Castoreum, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Palisander Rosewood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.Lanvin Pretexte was launched in 1937 and discontinued in 1969. It is described as an amber-floral-leathery scent with woody undertones and it was announced as a fresh, provocative, unusual and rich fragrance.Top notes: aldehydes, bergamot and narcissus. Heart: rose, carnation, hawthorn, hay, iris and opoponax. Base: leather, patchouli, castoreum, rosewood, civet, ambergris, sandalwood, vetiver, tonka and oak moss.Available in different concentrations.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Pretexte office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.