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Van Cleef & Arpels

Murmure

Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

2002WomenClassic
7.4/ 10
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Van Cleef & Arpels Murmure is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.

How does it perform?

From 50 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
5.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Fruity
  6. Spicy
  7. Woody
  8. Powdery

What does Murmure smell like?

It opens with freesia, white rose and orange, with citrus and green accords giving it a bright start. In the heart, lily, jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom form a floral bouquet, while cinnamon adds a spicy touch. The base of rosewood, cedar and vanilla closes it on a soft, powdery, woody note.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is spread across daily wear, work and nights out. It reads feminine, with some voters also calling it classic. Escada Acte 2 (Eau de Parfum) and Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Freesia
    • White rose
    • Orange
  2. First hours

    • Cinnamon
    • Lily
    • Jasmine
  3. Towards evening

    • Rosewood
    • Cedar
    • Vanilla

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 37%
    Spring
  • 29%
    Summer
  • 22%
    Autumn
  • 12%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    23%
  • Nighttime
    21%
  • Office
    21%
  • Casual
    19%
  • Evening
    14%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026