16 community ratings

Rêve d'Encens

Name: Rêve d'Encens
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels

2018UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.1/ 10

Community score
16 ratings

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Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve d'Encens is a sweet, resinous and lightly smoky unisex fragrance.

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Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.

How does it perform?

From 36 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.6 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

94% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy
Resinous
Smoky

What does Rêve d'Encens smell like?

It opens with saffron's spicy warmth. In the heart, frankincense brings the resinous, smoky side, while rose absolute adds a soft floral touch. Sandalwood and white musk settle it onto a creamy, woody base, and the overall impression stays oriental and sweet.

Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. The dense character suits cooler weather and evenings best. Chasing Scents Slow World and Robert Piguet V. Intense have a close profile.