Marylin Monroe's favourite perfume 'I've worn for over 40 years' is now £35 on Amazon

Marilyn Monroe's fondness for Chanel No. 5 is well-known, but it seems that, like many women, she occasionally switched up her perfume choice. Rumour has it that Arpège was one of the fragrances worn by the blonde icon. Lanvin's Arpège in 100ml is currently available on Amazon for £35.35. Elsewhere, it's slightly cheaper at Superdrug, where it costs £30.99.

Vintage beauty collector and makeup artist Erin Parsons delved deep into this topic, examining receipts, old interviews, and even scrutinising photos of Marilyn's dressing table. It's evident that Marilyn and the fragrance were at least in close proximity.

Lanvin's Arpège is a floral aldehyde fragrance designed for women. The perfume first hit the market nearly a century ago in 1927. Arpège was the creation of Paul Vacher (also known for Miss Dior) and Andre Fraysse. This scent bagged the FiFi Award Hall Of Fame in 2005, reports the Mirror.

The bottle design has undergone changes since Marilyn would have used the scent. There was also a reformulation in 1993, however, those who have been wearing it since before 1993 and continue to do so insist it is 'just as they remembered'.

Those who have managed to acquire small vintage samples claim to notice differences, but it's crucial to remember that perfume, like wine, alters with age. This fragrance boasts an impressive array of notes that meld together to create something truly elegant. It opens with Aldehydes, which impart a soapy clean scent, complemented by Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach, Honeysuckle, Neroli, and Bergamot.

The heart of the scent is decidedly floral, boasting notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Coriander, Rose, Lily, Geranium and Camellia. Base notes include a traditional yet