The Perfume Library

Gem (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1987

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Eau de Toilette is a floral, spicy chypre that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it is a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. Peach and plum give the opening a fruity sweetness, while cardamom and coriander add spice. In the heart, rose, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang build the floral core; the base of vetiver, amber and oakmoss leaves a woody, powdery, animalic depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out; summer stays in the background. Most read it as feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Diva and Rochas Femme.

Patchouli Blanc

7.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

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

Lys Carmin

7.4

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Lys Carmin is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that pairs lily with the floral softness of ylang-ylang and the sweetness of vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper and lily, the spice adding a bright edge to the flower. In the heart, ylang-ylang softens the floral note, and the base of sandalwood and vanilla settles into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer not far behind, and office, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Hermès Vanille Galante and L'Artisan Parfumeur Vanilia have a close profile.

Moonlight Cherry

8.0

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Cherry is a unisex gourmand that sets cherry and bitter almond against the sweet warmth of rum and vanilla. Bitter almond and rum absolute lead the opening. The heart holds cherry, coffee absolute and sandalwood, so the fruity sweetness rests on a woody base. In the base, tolu balm, musk and vanilla dry it down creamy and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour it for evenings and nights out. Feminine, modern and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly to one gender. Bishop Bonne Nuit and Initio Blessed Baraka have a close profile.

Encens Précieux

7.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Van Cleef & Arpels Encens Précieux is a spicy, smoky unisex scent that sets frankincense, myrrh and leather over a sweet tobacco and vanilla base, and it suits cool evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out; it reads more masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with black pepper and pink pepper for spice, while frankincense adds a resinous smoke. Myrrh and leather lead the heart, then tobacco and vanilla sweeten and soften the base, with frankincense carrying through to the dry-down. Rania J. T. Habanero and Zara Bohemian Oud have a close profile.

Van Cleef (1993) (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef is a floral, sweet and powdery women's scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and neroli alongside galbanum and raspberry, giving a fruity, slightly green first impression. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and heliotrope form a floral core, with carnation adding the spicy accord. The base of musk, tonka bean, cedar and vanilla sweetens it and closes on a woody, oriental, powdery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly see it as feminine and classic. Stetson Lady Stetson and Jean Paul Gaultier Fragile have a close profile.

Rêve

7.0

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear, with evenings less favoured. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. It opens with pear and neroli, a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, osmanthus, lily and peony bring a floral, lightly fruity feel. Amber and sandalwood in the base sweeten it and settle it onto a woody, powdery ground.

Cologne Noire

6.2

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Cologne Noire is a discontinued unisex scent that pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, neroli and mandarin orange with the spice of black pepper and ginger. Cologne Noire is rated as a light wearer: both longevity and sillage are judged weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it moves easily between the two. The top notes of bergamot, neroli, mandarin orange and bitter orange give a bright, fresh citrus opening. Black pepper and ginger in the heart add spice to that freshness, and cardamom and woods in the base settle it into a dry, woody, slightly smoky line. Floral and green touches stay in the background.

Un Air de First

7.5

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First opens with galbanum and aldehydes and moves into jasmine absolute and Bulgarian rose, a fresh, green, powdery floral for women that has been discontinued. The top notes, galbanum and aldehydes, give it a green, crisp start. In the heart, jasmine absolute and Bulgarian rose bring the floral side forward, while fruity and sweet accords soften them. Musk and vetiver sit underneath, and it dries down clean and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions named most often. It mostly reads as feminine. Goutal Rose Splendide and Merit Retrospect have a close profile.

First Love

7.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels First Love is a sweet, floral women's fragrance with a fruity, powdery softness and a touch of spice; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring and summer well behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it also suits a night out. It reads feminine and classic. It opens with bright, fruity mandarin orange and osmanthus. Peony, orchid and ylang-ylang form the floral heart. Amber and vanilla sweeten the base into a warm, powdery, slightly woody finish. Boucheron Boucheron and Dior Midnight Poison have a close profile.

In New York

7.0

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Van Cleef & Arpels In New York opens with marine notes, mandarin orange and Italian lemon and moves into a woody heart; it is a fresh men's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, and very few pick winter. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often; nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. Marine notes, mandarin orange and Italian lemon give it a fresh, aquatic start. In the heart, musk, clary sage, woods and lavender pull it toward a woody, lightly spicy side. Tonka bean and amber close it on a soft, sweet base.

Birmane (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels Birmane Eau de Toilette pairs the freshness of lemon and bergamot with a powdery heart of heliotrope and rose, settling into a sweet vanilla and tonka bean base; it suits women and leans towards fall and spring. It opens bright and fruity with lemon, bergamot, pineapple and rosewood. The heart turns floral and powdery with heliotrope, rose and orchid. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, musk and sandalwood makes it sweet, woody and slightly oriental. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick fall, spring and winter, while summer comes last. Votes are spread across daytime, leisure and evening wear, and it reads mostly feminine. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Etro Magot and Rouge Bunny Rouge Chatoyant.

Rêve de Cashmere

8.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve de Cashmere is a powdery, creamy unisex scent in which a bergamot and jasmine opening softens into a heart of heliotrope, musk and cashmere. Bergamot and jasmine come first, then heliotrope, musk and cashmere wrap around them. Patchouli and vanilla form the base, so the scent settles into a sweet, floral and woody warmth, with spicy and leathery touches staying in the background. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards fall and winter, with spring in third place. Evening is the most common occasion, though daytime and office wear also get votes. The feminine vote is slightly higher, but the masculine vote is strong too. Lalique Le Parfum and Krizia Krizia have a close profile.

So First

7.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels So First is a feminine fragrance that pairs the brightness of magnolia and bergamot with the soft florals of jasmine and frangipani; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. It opens fresh and citrusy with magnolia and bergamot. The heart is floral, built on jasmine, frangipani and freesia. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla turn it woody, powdery and creamy, with a gentle sweetness. The overall feel is fresh, lightly sweet and soft.

Murmure

7.4

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

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

Zanzibar (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels Zanzibar Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and spicy masculine scent with a green, woody fougère character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, summer and spring, with winter getting a smaller share. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and nights out. Lemon, cardamom and coriander open it, and pepper, clove and ginger bring spice towards the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood and amber at the base settle it into a woody, resinous finish. Rhizome 03 and Pino Silvestre (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

First Premier Bouquet

7.6

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels First Premier Bouquet is a fresh, citrusy floral for women; it has been discontinued, but it suits light, easy daytime wear. The top is bergamot, peach and vodka, giving a citrus and fruity freshness. The heart forms a floral bouquet of lily of the valley, rose, jasmine and sweet pea, softened by green and sweet touches. The base of precious woods, iris and musk leaves a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for daily, leisure and work settings. Most voters find it feminine. Floris Bouquet de la Reine (Eau de Toilette) and Linari Eleganza Luminosa have a close profile.

First Edition Blanche

7.9

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche is a fresh, floral and lightly powdery women's fragrance that suits daytime wear; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, mandarin orange, aldehydes and blackcurrant. Jasmine and white rose form a green-tinged floral heart. White musk and vanilla soften the base into a creamy, lightly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer close behind. It leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, and fewer see it as an evening scent. Most read it as feminine and modern. Boucheron Iris de Syracuse and Rania J. Musc Moschus share a close profile.

Muguet Blanc

6.2

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Van Cleef & Arpels Muguet Blanc is a fresh, green and powdery floral, presented as unisex and now discontinued. Neroli and peony open lightly, then lily of the valley and jasmine form a floral heart. In the base, cedarwood, white musk and woods settle the scent onto a woody, powdery ground, with the green tone running quietly throughout. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and business settings lead the occasions. Half of the voters read it as feminine.

Hiver

7.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Van Cleef & Arpels Hiver, despite its name, is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that voters place mostly in spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so people close by will notice it but it leaves no heavy trail. Voters pick it mainly for leisure, work and daily wear, while evenings and nights out come well behind. Most votes call it feminine, with some reading it as modern and others as classic. Taken as a whole, lime and cardamom give it a bright, spicy freshness, and white pepper adds a faint sharpness. Amber and musk soften the mix and bring a warm, woody undertone. The fresh, green and citrus accords carry a slightly synthetic sheen.

Aqua Oriens

7.2

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic feminine scent with a soft floral centre; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage, so it stays fairly close. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads mostly feminine, with some voters calling it modern. It opens with pear and lime, fruity and bright. The heart of honeysuckle and orange blossom adds a gentle floral note, and it dries down to a sweet, warm base of amber and musk.

Miss Arpels

7.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Miss Arpels is a fresh, green, floral women's fragrance, opening with lemon and settling into a powdery, woody base that suits everyday wear. It opens with lemon, basil and green notes, softened by the sweet fruitiness of peach and melon. The heart is led by lily, jasmine and magnolia, with freesia and peony keeping the florals light. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and musk add sweetness and a powdery, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening and night-out use further behind. It reads as feminine. It has been discontinued. Nikos Sculpture and Ulrich Lang Anvers 2 have a close profile.

Féerie Rubis

6.2

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Féerie Spring Blossom

6.8

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Van Cleef & Arpels Féerie Spring Blossom is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around lychee, cherry blossom and peony; it has been discontinued. It opens with lychee, pink pepper and cherry blossom. In the heart, peony, magnolia and raspberry soften the floral side with a fruity sweetness. Tonka bean and musk settle it onto a powdery, warm base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads mostly feminine, and to some voters modern. Van Cleef & Arpels Féerie Rubis and Marc Jacobs Oh, Lola! have a close profile.