Printemps
Perfumer: Thierry Wasser
17 ratings
From your scent profile
Van Cleef & Arpels Printemps is a fresh women's fragrance that suits daytime and office hours; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.
How does it perform?
From 22 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
53% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Synthetic
- Powdery
What does Printemps smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, then everyday wear, and a smaller group even picks it for sport.
The scent rests on lemon and lemon vervain, giving a bright, green, citrusy feel. Aldehydes add a slightly synthetic sparkle to that clean air, while musk leaves a soft, powdery base underneath. The floral side stays in the background.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 53%Spring
- 42%Summer
- 5%Autumn
- Casual30%
- Office30%
- Daytime23%
- Sport17%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026










