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Van Cleef & Arpels

Patchouli Blanc

Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette

2022UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.3/ 10
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Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc is a fresh, powdery floral that keeps patchouli soft and creamy rather than heavy, with a unisex feel.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 81 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

70% 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

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Sweet
  4. Synthetic
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Powdery
  8. Creamy

What does Patchouli Blanc smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It sits easily in daily wear, leisure time and the office, and it also works in the evening. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine.

It opens with pink pepper and aldehydes, giving a fresh, lightly spicy first impression. In the heart, rose and patchouli lead, and the earthy side is smoothed by floral sweetness. Cashmere wood and white musk settle it into a woody, powdery, creamy base. Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Pink pepper
    • Aldehydes
  2. First hours

    • Rose
    • Patchouli
  3. Towards evening

    • Cashmere wood
    • White musk

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 32%
    Spring
  • 31%
    Autumn
  • 19%
    Summer
  • 18%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    22%
  • Casual
    22%
  • Office
    19%
  • Evening
    19%
  • Nighttime
    16%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026