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Lanvin

Rumeur (original)

for women

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Rumeur (original)

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

White Floral 100%
Leather 100%
Aldehydic 90%
Animalic 89%
Woody 84%
Fruity 80%
Warm Spicy 78%
Floral 75%
Fresh 73%
Earthy 68%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (White Floral, Leather, and Aldehydic) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With White Floral, Leather, Aldehydic, 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 White Floral, Leather, Aldehydic, 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

Rumeur (original)byLanvinis a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women.Rumeur (original)was launched in 1934. The nose behind this fragrance is Andre Fraysse. Top notes are Aldehydes, Plum, Bergamot and Peach; middle notes are Jasmine, Floral Notes, Cloves, Nutmeg and Cardamom; base notes are Leather, Oakmoss, Civet, Green Notes, Patchouli, Tobacco, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Vanilla.Rumeur Lanvin was launched in 1934, discontinued in 1971, re-launched in 1979 and again shut-down in 1982. In 2006, the eponymous fragrance in a completely different interpretation was presented with new composition and new bottle.The original was described as a chypre - fruity. Top notes include aldehydes, bergamot, peach and plum. The heart includes flowers, jasmine, clove, cardamom and nutmeg, based on civet, leather, tobacco, patchouli, green leaves, vanilla, sandalwood, oak moss and vetiver.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Rumeur (original) 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.