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Van Cleef & Arpels

Orchidée Vanille

Perfumer: Randa Hammami

2009UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

8.3/ 10
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Van Cleef & Arpels Orchidée Vanille is a sweet, gourmand-leaning unisex floral that most voters place in fall and winter.

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How does it perform?

From 1,081 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% 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

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. Powdery
  7. Creamy

What does Orchidée Vanille smell like?

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it reaches those close to you without filling the room. Most voters choose fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It spreads across daily wear, leisure and evenings, and in character votes the feminine side leads.

Mandarin orange and lychee open it fresh and fruity. In the heart, bitter almond, Bulgarian rose and violet add a soft, powdery floral feel. The base carries vanilla absolute and tonka bean for a creamy sweetness, with cedar steadying it slightly and a spicy touch in the background. Lolita Lempicka Le Parfum and Keiko Mecheri Datura Blanche have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Mandarin orange
    • Lychee
  2. First hours

    • Bitter almond
    • Bulgarian rose
    • Violet
  3. Towards evening

    • Cedar
    • Tonka bean
    • Vanilla absolute

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 32%
    Winter
  • 23%
    Spring
  • 10%
    Summer
  • Daytime
    22%
  • Casual
    21%
  • Evening
    21%
  • Nighttime
    18%
  • Office
    18%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026