35 community ratings

Hiver

Name: Hiver
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels

Perfumer: Alberto Morillas

2004WomenModern

7.3/ 10

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Van Cleef & Arpels Hiver, despite its name, is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that voters place mostly in spring and summer; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A daytime friend, easy at the office and on busy days.

How does it perform?

From 36 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.3 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Amber Cardamom Musk Lime White pepper

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Green
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Hiver smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so people close by will notice it but it leaves no heavy trail. Voters pick it mainly for leisure, work and daily wear, while evenings and nights out come well behind. Most votes call it feminine, with some reading it as modern and others as classic.

Taken as a whole, lime and cardamom give it a bright, spicy freshness, and white pepper adds a faint sharpness. Amber and musk soften the mix and bring a warm, woody undertone. The fresh, green and citrus accords carry a slightly synthetic sheen.