des Baux Eau de Toilette bottle des Baux
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2006 Year 2011
££ Price Tier ££
Avant Garde Eau de Parfum bottle Avant Garde

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - des Baux Eau de Toilette
This one's a legendary cheapie, offering niche-level comfort at a high-street price, though its longevity causes a bit of mither. A cold-weather marvel with devoted fans, it's a must-try for anyone after a warm, spicy vanilla with a proper twist.
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Our Verdict - Avant Garde Eau de Parfum
A cult classic that's become a unicorn, Lanvin Avant Garde is a sweet, spicy tobacco dream. It's a shame it's discontinued, leaving behind a loyal fanbase and exorbitant resale prices.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 7%
Floral 5% 6%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 8% 8%
Sweet 24% 19%
Warm 36% 39%
Woody 19% 14%
Earthy 7% 11%
Animalic 1% 10%
Fresh 15% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Avant Garde EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 35% vs 26%
Bergamot 25% vs 22%
Only in des Baux Eau de Toilette
Cardamom 39%
Only in Avant Garde Eau de Parfum
Pepper 27% Juniper 24%

Accords

des Baux Eau de Toilette Avant Garde Eau de Parfum
100%
Vanilla
82%
Amber
100%
48%
Fresh Spicy
94%
Tobacco
94%
76%
Warm Spicy
90%
Beeswax
88%
81%
Aromatic
81%
Honey
73%
72%
Woody
57%
Sweet
69%
Animalic
65%
Lavender
62%
61%
Smoky
60%
Balsamic
100%
Amber shared
82%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
48%
94%
94%
Warm Spicy shared
76%
90%
88%
Aromatic shared
81%
81%
73%
72%
Sweet shared
57%
69%
65%
62%
61%
60%

Performance

des Baux Eau de Toilette Avant Garde Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

des Baux Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its warm, spicy and vanilla-heavy profile makes it perfect for date nights and casual autumn/winter wear. While it has moderate projection, its richness isn't ideal for the office or formal events, and it's certainly not built for sport.

Avant Garde Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm, sweet, and moderately strong character makes it highly suited for dates and special occasions, where its inviting sillage truly shines. Reviews highlight its versatility for colder weather and evening wear, suggesting it's less ideal for office or active sport settings due to its prominent notes.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
84%
Accord
52%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy accords and Juniper, Cardamom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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Avant Garde Eau de Parfum
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