When it comes to celebrities and their favourite fragrances, there is perhaps nobody more synonymous with Chanel No.5 than Marilyn Monroe. The blonde bombshell famously cheekily replied to a journalist's question about what she wears to bed saying "Chanel No.
5, of course". However, that's not the only perfume the Hollywood star is rumoured to adore. Erin Parsons, a Youtuber, vintage beauty collector and celebrity makeup artist to the likes of Bella Hadid and Karlie Kloss, did some digging in a deep dive video and found that the Some Like It Hot actress frequently wore Arpège by Lanvin .
By examining old receipts, interviews from the 1950s and even looking through pictures of Marilyn's vanity, it's clear that Marilyn and the fragrance were at least around each other . What's more, it's still available to purchase online. READ MORE: EXCLUSIVE: Space NK confirms exact date Trafford Centre beauty hall will open - with gifts for first 300 in queue READ MORE: 'I've been using the same dermatologist-approved retinol for a short time - my skin is smoother and less wrinkled' A 100ml bottle of Arpège typically retails for £80 but shoppers can pick it up for £77.
50 at Fragrance Direct. Described as a 'floral aldehyde', the perfume was first launched almost 100 years ago in 1927. The bottle design has changed since Marilyn will have worn the scent.
There was also a reformulation in 1993 however those who have worn it prior ton 1993 and remain wearing it to this day insist it is 'j.