Lavandes Trianon

Wow, Lavandes Trianon is unusual and pretty! My friend Sarah sent me a little dabber of this, and on first spray I smelled lavender very distinctly, as one might imagine, and also loads of vanilla, but also a strangely indefinable accord that smells for all the world like hot buttered movie theater popcorn to me. It's definitely what I would call a gourmand lavender--much more so than Mon Guerlain or Mon Guerlain Intense, I'd say, and more so than YSL Libre, too. This dries down to a very delicious semi-skin scent, all smoky vanilla and lavender blossom (rather than the crushed leaves). I read some reviews that suggested this is herbaceous or medicinal, but I don't get that at all. It's not like Lovely, for instance, which is much more like a traditional fougère to me. To me the lavender reads as very floral rather than herbaceous, and the green notes that I'm picking up are vaguely balsamic, a combination of the lavender and the "milk" notes I suppose. I find this unexpectedly addictive, and I keep sniffing the hand where I applied it. It seems pretty potent and aromatic with a few drops, so I can only imagine how a full-on spray would perform. I know this is difficult to find now, so I am especially grateful to get to smell it. I am becoming a major fan of Shyamala Maisondieu--I'm also crazy about her Tender Light for Estee Lauder. All the fragrances I have smelled from her are clean and feminine, sweet but not cloying, and often unexpectedly good performers despite being transparent and multilayered. Update: It's not in the Fragrantica database yet, but Lavender Fields by Dua Brand is a reasonably close "impression" of this fragrance. (Other Dua dupes are in the database, so I don't think it's being excluded for that reason--it just came out, though, so maybe that's why it's not in the database yet.) Even if you think dupes are ethically bankrupt, it's surely a less grievous infraction when the duped perfume has been discontinued and is difficult to find unless you're willing to drop a few hundred bucks on perfume that might not have been stored properly. The Dua dupe, Lavender Fields, might not be exactly identical--those delectable buttery popcorn notes aren't as apparent--but it smells close enough to scratch the itch. Obviously, if I had a magic wand, I would just make more of that magical Lavandes Trianon show up in my designated vial, but this is really the next best thing. I'm glad they're keeping this unusual beauty alive, even if the house of Lancôme didn't choose to keep it going. One fragrance that is not a dupe of Lavandes Trianon but reminds me of it somehow is Tender Light, a fragrance in the Estee Lauder luxury line designed by one of the noses behind Lavandes Trianon, Shyamala Maisondieu; that one has iris where this one has lavender (although iris plays a strong supporting role), and altogether less of a gourmand-vanilla aspect, but it has a similar radiant transparency, I think. Both are soft but not weak, feminine but not insipid. I'm a fan.

Ah, Lavandes Trianon. One of the best unicorns in my collection that I used to literally dream of getting. The one perfume that made me fall in love with its specific lavender + vanilla combo that I've tried to find a close dupe of (that I have yet to find, especially since Dua Fragrances doesn't ship to where I live lol). The perfume starts with a slightly sharp and herbal lavender, which I also get with a hint of licorice (although this isn't listed in its notes), with some vanilla sweetness in the background. The lavender loses its sharpness around 30 minutes to an hour in, and it becomes more lactonic. Eventually in the drydown, the lavender is no longer as prominent, and the fragrance becomes sweet and powdery. Interestingly enough, someone I know (who isnt as insane about fragrances as I am lol) described the drydown as a little chocolatey and reminiscent of milk powder - I don't quite get this, but it definitely does get powdery at the drydown in a similar way to Tubereuse Castane (and I mean both fragrances share the same perfumer: Shyamala Maisondieu, so maybe that's why?) I don't really get why it's compared to Mon Guerlain, as not only do the lavender notes of both perfumes smell drastically different, but their drydowns aren't too similar either imo. I have yet to find a close perfume to it, but the way that the lavender smells and blends with its sweetness is slightly similar in Lush's Twilight (this is nowhere near a dupe to Lavandes Trianon, but it is similar to its overall "cozy-herbal-lavender-and-sweet-vibe"). As for its performance, it definitely isn't anything too nuclear: it isn't weak in any way, but it definitely isn’t filling up a room either. It also doesn't have a huge sillage, but maybe someone standing right next to you could smell the perfume on you. It also lasts moderately, for at least 6 hours, although I can still faintly smell it the morning after wearing it the night before. TL;DR: One of my most favorite scents ever, and the best lavender vanilla fragrance I have ever smelled. Definitely a unique scent that for some reason has barely been duped (Lush's Twilight has a similar VIBE but isnt an exact dupe), has above average performance and is an extremely cozy scent.

Update: I finally got this though it's discontinued..This is so lovely and you will smell way more than my small decant could offer. This is for those gourmand lovers who love Mon Guerlain and those lavender type fragrances. With Mon Guerlain it's more like a lavender Flowerbomb that is why it has so much going on with Mon Exclusif as the best version but that has been discontinued, but I love Trianon more. With Lavandes Trianon man this is all about that vanilla milk creamy base mixed with lavender and crystallized sugar. When you first spray this it's very bold and creamy and then it calms down but I love that they used milk in this because it gives such a nice added affect with the vanilla. If you love milk and vanilla I suggest you at least test this it's worth a sniff. As this gets to the mids I swear I smelled a slight bit of the same jasmine as in Alien which surprised me so this turns a little bit floral for a short time with the creaminess but as it dries more down to the base it really does focus more on the lavender vanilla milk base. I love this so much because it is so creamy and dense like a lavender creamy dessert. Like a nice light sweet trail.Very pretty & gourmand! Still going strong for a long time on my skin I keep getting wafts from my neck.. Final Update: sprayed it on after 1pm and could still smell it at around 11pm and it kept going so the longevity on skin and clothes is great especially when heat rises. It's calming, gentle and long-lasting..performance isn't an issue for the one's I've collected from the Maison Lancome line..but each of them perform differently so please do test them first!

I'm in love with this and think it is the most beautiful perfume with lavender as the main note. Oh. My. Goodness. I fell in love with this body scrub and body butter from this one small business called Witch Baby Soap. They have this scent called "Psychic," which is a lavender, amber, and vanilla scent. There are other components to it like tonka bean, myrrh, and musk. I always thought "man, I wish there was a perfume that smelled like this." I found it. It is this. Musky, smooth vanilla and lavender. I can't get enough. The only thing that will prevent me from buying it is if the longevity doesn't last. Almost an hour and a half in, however, it smells pretty much the same since the initial top notes dissipated a few minutes into the wear, so that is a huge plus in my book. Kind of difficult to do with lavender, with it being such a light fragrance. LOVE LOVE LOVE! I would also adore smelling this on a man. I feel like it would smell so sexy. Edit: I purchased it online and got a Boxing Day discount. Saw a 65% full bottle for $100 USD on eBay, but snagged a full new bottle for only $20 more. :) Lucky day. One last edit: It was 5.5 hours ago that I sprayed about 0.5 mL of this fragrance on the back of my wrists, nook of elbows, and neck. It is still going strong and I love the lingering scent throughout the day. I can see this being a little too much in the summer heat because of the vanilla, but maybe less would just be needed. Can't wait to try! Also, any scent that lasts over 5 hours on my skin is good in my book as I have fragrance-eating skin most of the time and for most scents.

This is beautiful. I was scared/nervous when I ordered this blindly because a lot of the reviews here reported a realistic, herbal lavender, something likened to an essential oil. I don't love a pure lavender smell, even in a lavendar bar of soap, I always prefer it alongside something else, preferrably vanilla. This perfume is not cheap (even though I did get it for a decent price) so I felt like I was taking a risk by ordering it before I had smelled it but luckily for me, my experience was a positive one. My fears were put to rest upon first spritz. It is a realistic lavender scent but I didn't find it tremendously herbal or medicinal (thankfully.) The lavender is perfectly tempered with a creamy, fluffy sugar-coated vanilla. It's as if someone had baked a vanilla cake and thrown a handful of dried lavender in the batter, then as it bakes it gives off this soothing, comforting, calming aroma which makes you feel zen. It's strength and lasting power wasn't an issue for me. I could smell it all day on myself and when I awoke in the morning, I could still smell it. This fragrance is ethereal and altogether magical. I am an anxious person by nature and I was hoping this scent might help tone that down a little. I'm happy to report that it did. I am enamored with this beauty and will treasure each and every drop.

So I gave in and bought this after finding a bottle on eBay. It’s one of my all time favourite scents, and undoubtably THE BEST LAVENDER scent in existence! Lavandes Trianon is just such a soft, sweet, creamy and slightly powdery scent. To me this is light and airy. It’s the perfect scent to wear to bed, or when I need to de-stress and relax. It envelopes you in a warm, comforting, fluffy cloud of vanilla and lavender. It’s calming and soothing and mood enhancing. I’m so happy I managed to find a bottle. It’s just absolutely stunning! It’s such a shame Lavandes Trianon was discontinued! At present there isn’t a single lavender that comes close to this. Mon Guerlain is a scent I can’t stand, and find dated and nauseating. Celine’s Rimbaud is a nice lavender, but was lacking for me and felt cold. Chloe Lavande, lavender milk tea, Le Labo Lavande and just about all other lavender scents available are mixed with other notes ruining the vibe. The only other scent that might come close is Chanel Jersey. That’s one I will have to retest. ..... isn’t it unbelievable, after all these years, that not one perfumer has recreated this scent!

The more gourmand lavender fragrances I try, the more I understand how different they all are with their subtle nuances. Lancome's take on lavender and vanilla is one of the best to my nose, on par with Guerlain Mon Exclusif, but different. Not buttery and caramel-focused, but milky and creamy. And with an even stronger lavender note. Especially the opening is dominated by lavender, which smells herbal and natural here. But underneath that is that lovely thick vanilla, almost like fresh whipped cream with added vanilla. I also sense some very subtle unlisted white floral accents in this that make Lavandes Trianon even more alluring. The overall effect is airy and soft, but intense, deliciously sweet, but not foody, simple, but very well-executed. A dreamy, fluffy cloud of comfort. I thought I wouldn't need another fragrance in this category, but I really wish I had a bottle. If you ever thought that there should be a luxury high quality version of Lush Twilight/Sleepy, you need to try this. Similar lavender, more refined base. Just perfect.

This is a delicious cool glass of lightly sweetened lavender milk. The sillage is neither too intense, nor is it shy. It's absolutely perfect to my nose, and I wish Lancome would bring it back. I've always wanted a femme lavender fragrance reminiscent of lavender desserts -- lavender shortbread cookies, lavender ice cream, and this really does that for me. I was surprised to learn that a lot of lavender fragrances are masculine, barbershop coded. As for the comparisons, I do think Mon Guerlain comes close, 75%. But there's a lot more going on in Mon Guerlain, it's more of a blended composition, Lavandes is more linear, straightforward, and photo realistic, and there's no milk accord in Mon Guerlain, which I really enjoy about Lavandes. As for Lush Twilight, they're similar only in the sense that they're both lavender that is not masculine lavender, and that's about it. Twilight's lavander is much more zesty, bright, aromatic, and a little sharp, where Lavandes is very lactonic and creamy.

No sweetness whatsoever. Creamy, milky muted lavender but the camphorous qualities of the lavender come through the warm milky notes. I really wanted to love this but I feel it needs some sweetness to balance it out. I have a half full 100ml. I think I might sell it Edit: I wore it a few more times and I’m falling in love with it. The warmth of skin is what brings out the sweetness of this fragrance. I imagine a pot of cream, sprigs of lavender and vanilla pods on a stove top. While cool, the lavender is slightly medicinal and camphorous. As the cream warms up, the inherit sweetness of the cream and vanilla starts to fill up the room. All the ingredients deepen and become sweeter and richer. The end result is a dense pot de cream, slight nutty from caramelization. The dry down reminds me a lot of Guerlain Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21- not nearly as potent but very similar. Lavandes has fantastic siliage and longevity. Never make a decision right away!! Edit: I bought a backup bottle!!

Simply Divine. Sophisticated in a warm and embracing way. It is difficult to find a go good modern lavender. Here we have a nowdays version of Mouchoir de Monsieur but distant from that. It has a sort of little santal-iris presence also. Well mostly, when the elegant lavender is gone, Trianon become a big sugary vanille, metallic cotton candy side and caramel. Delicious, yes it is gourmand but princely, not childish. Directly from the site of Lancome: The assembly of two French Lavandes originating from the Drôme Provençale, softened by a signature Crystallized Vanilla. The Essence of Fine Lavender cultivated in high altitude, with fresh and fusing notes, is associated with the Absolute Lavender of Provence with the balsamic character. Remember me something of the 90s and finally I have found the link. It is A-Man, which is more complex and actually I don't like as fragrance an i cant say thei are similar, but it contains as well a lot of vanilla milk caramel and lavander.

***Anyone selling or swapping a bottle please PM me!! (located in the US, but will pay international shipping potentially)*** Beautiful and quite reminiscent of Mon Guerlain and Mon Guerlain Sensuelle. No, they are not identical. If you are in love with Mon Guerlain, this one is definitely worth picking up. If you simply like the facets of Mon Guerlain--but are not in love with it--this may be worth skipping, since it is discontinued. Is it redundant to have both? Probably, but I'm sure most of us have redundancies in our wardrobes. This is a softer (yet well projecting!) version of Mon Guerlain. It is creamier, smoother, milkier, and just more well-rounded. I am in love with this one, and I was not in love with Mon Guerlain, only a strong like (here I am completely contradicting what I said above lol). However, I still probably wouldn't pay the discontinued price of these bottles. I really do want a bottle though. It is quite lovely and so so comforting.

It's crazy that people think this smells like Mon Guerlain. I could never love Mon Guerlain in any form because it's overly sweet for me and that aspect is notable. But this is just so beautiful! It's fresh but not bracing, it's comforting but not stupefying. It's very elegant but relaxed. The combination of two types of lavender gives depth and freshness to the lavender making it really unique. The official description of the "signature" note is "crystallized vanilla" and it's exactly that. What an amazingly airy and floaty vanilla note that's not powdery or overly sweet. Just perfect. The name "Lavandes Trianon" makes total sense to me. The lavender of the French countryside and the cleanliness of hand-washed linens drying in the air combined with the milkiness from the Queen's dairy and natural comfort completely evokes the bucolic leisurely fantasy of La Petite Trianon and Hameau de la Reine.

Lavandes Trianon smells natural and thick, expensive and chic. Since I am a lavender aficionado, of course I had to have it. At the beginning LT is a lavender syrup so potent that I expect its beautiful purple spike to grow straight from my wrist. And then there’s this strange metallic accord that sometimes confuses the experience (i don’t need a knife to cut the flower), other times just makes it even more interesting, like cow milk dripping from the lavender leaves. Vanilla is big too, but the whole composition is not a Caron PUH remake, it’s its own thing. Scary and addictive. On a side note I love the concept of Lancome haute perfume line. Combining popular flowers, fruit and wood with sweet tropes to form a mythology of gourmand weirdoes - marzipan to jasmine, honey and nuts to rose and tuberose, Provence honey to oud, cardamom to santal..... *****

This is one of the most beautiful and unique fragrances I have smelled. Lancôme should not have discontinued this beauty. Luckily, I have half a bottle left. I treasure every sniff. This is one I randomly go to my collection to smell. It never fails to amaze me. I'm hesitant to describe it. There's no way I can do it justice. It's the perfect blend of lavender, vanilla, and milk. It smells nothing like Mon Guerlain or Burberry Goddes (I do enjoy those two, tho). I've never smelled another fragrance like this. The closest would be the inspired version from DUA, Lavender Fields. It's not exact but it is very similar. Lancôme should bring this back! If you can get your nose on this give it a try. It's a lactonic, creamy lavender dream. Performance: 8/10 Longevity: 8/10 Overall Experience: 10/10 I would change nothing about this scent.

Guys, this is amazing! I have no words to describe it! This is the ultimate gourmand lavender on the planet Earth!!! So smooth, so sexy, creamy, so velvety! It's super cozy, warm, addictive, like you are in wonderful small and comfortable coffee shop, outside is snowing, there are some cookies, you're drinking hot coffee with warm milk and in that moment the lavender note gives some edge and masculine character... Amazing! This aromatic character of the modern lavender keeps the composition interesting and not too sweet and feminine. I think people who love Mugler Pure Tonka, Rochas Man, Eisenberg J'ose for men and so on cozy-aromatic scents, will fall in love in Lancome Lavandes Trianon. This is very high quality mix with good ingredients and I'm TRULY impressed! The only negative thing is the price. Love, love, love it!!!

Yum! I get herbal lavender bright at first. Then the milky vanilla comes through. I agree with the user who wrote its a green vanilla. It’s not like a cake better vanilla, more like a fresh picked vanilla . The milk just adds a tad creaminess . The lavender also adds a tad spice quality in the dry down. It is so lovely and unique. It reminds me of a garden fairy. She’s all vanilla and sweet but she spends so much time in the lavender that she picks up that as well. I find it to be pretty unisex. Very flattering and could be worn business professional. All months but summer, it is sweet so in summer it could be a tad too much. I also find the scent extremely relaxing, yet it smells like perfume. Not a candle or body soap. I’ve had other lavender / vanilla scents and this one is green and bright yet soothing and captivating.

The lavender, which Maison Lancôme reports as Absolue and Essence, is very realistic, herbaceous, dry and aromatic. For some reason, I seem to smell tea leaves, like tea leaves mixed with lavender. Nowhere, however, is this note reported and it may be that I only feel lavender in a particularly realistic way. The vanilla notes come slowly, gently. It almost seems as if someone is heating a vanilla milk near you and, as the temperature increases, the aroma and smell gets more and more prominent. The delicacy and transparency of this note that Maison Lancome calls “crystallized vanilla” is incredible. Forget about synthetic and cloying vanilla. This is delicate, comfortable, milky. Let's be honest, this is a rich$ vanilla. Beware if you don't like lavender as it's strong, almost essential oil like.

If you love lavender like me then a must have. It's a delightful gourmand fragrance. Sweet, creamy lavender. No harshness whatsoever. I've got admit I was a bit worried about the milk note. It can go rancid on me! The sweetness ease off considerably after 10 mins or so. It is no longer particularly gourmand but lavender with a little sweetness to soften. I think this my favourite stage. I imagine lavender shortbread to smell a little like this. I'd love wearing this on a warm summer evening. It's for me a casual scent. Very calming. This is the perfect way for ladies to feel totally at ease wearing a lavender scent. Soft and almost cuddly! I get good sillage and longevity which particularly impressive as lavender is usually a fast disappearing top note.

Lavandes Trianon is the most magical fragrance in an equally beautiful bottle. I thoroughly enjoy wearing this every time. It literally smells as the note pyramid suggests: a milky, vanilla (triple dose of it) and lavender dream. Very similar to Mon Guerlain but lactonic & sweeter because of the milk with a heavy dose of vanilla. My absolute favourite fragrance from the Maison Lancome line. I had to hunt down a back up bottle of this seeing as it’s discontinued. I’d love to have this in my collection forever if I can help it. Scent: 10/10. A sweetened lavender, a perfect blend to me. Longevity: 10/10 excellent - this lasts all day well into the evening on me, upwards of 8+ hours. Projection: 12/10, incredible, can easily fill a room so can’t overspray.

I love this scent! I wear it to bed and it's sooooooo comforting. It's hard to imagine a better note profile to help you fall asleep (lavender, vanilla, warm milk). I usually wear it layered with VC&A Orchidée Vanilla for more balance. It's likable, I used to work in beauty for two years and my coworkers all liked this one when I'd have them smell it on my wrist. The bottle is absolutely gorgeous and I will never understand why this and most (if not all?) of Maison Lancome fragrances have been discontinued. So many of them are beautiful to me. This one I'd say is my favorite though. I don't find it too similar to Mon Guerlain but I'd say that it's most similar to Mon Guerlain Sensuelle from that line in that it's creamy, smooth, and warm.