Monsieur Lanvin Lanvin is a chypre fragrance for men. Monsieur Lanvin was released in 1964. Top notes are green leaves, bergamot, lemon, clary sage and fruity notes; middle notes are carnation (flower), cinnamon, jasmine, rose, sandalwood, cedar and geranium; base notes are civet, musk, oakmoss, labdanum, leather, tonka bean, vanilla and myrrh. Main accords: musky, warm spicy, fougere, powdery, animal, woody, amber, citrus, floral, green.