Created in 1924, My Sin was Lanvin’s first successful perfume, the only one surpassing it being Arpege which was beloved by stars like Marilyn Monroe and Rita Hayworth. It was originally named Mon Péché for its French release before being renamed to My Sin for American audiences who loved the scent so much it skyrocketed in popularity, which it never quite got in its home country.
It's advertisements featured a black cat, to convey the scents mystery and sensuality. The base of musk and civet (before it was regulated) is what gave it it's raunchy animalic base. Truly a feline perfume.
My Sin by Gabilla (left) and Lanvin (right)
The original formulations were created by perfumer Gabilla before Jeanne Lanvin moved forward with new perfumers, yet Gabilla also created a scent called My Sin and it is thought she was inspired by her time working with Lanvin.
It was said to have been an aldehydic bouquet of white flowers that then bloomed into a more sexual and exotic blend of florals that truly lived up to it's name.
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