The Perfume Library

Orchidée Vanille

8.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

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

Bois Doré

8.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré is a sweet, woody unisex scent that pairs vanilla and cedarwood with the creamy warmth of tonka bean absolute. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes well behind, and summer is chosen least. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet is also worn easily for leisure and daily use. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. It opens with mineral notes and pepper, dry and lightly spicy. In the heart, vanilla and cedarwood come forward, sweetening the scent and giving it a woody body. The base of tonka bean absolute and white musk settles into a gourmand, powdery, creamy softness. Bois d'Amande and Aaron Terence Hughes Homme have a close profile.

Bois d'Iris

8.1

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris is a unisex scent that sets a floral, powdery character on a woody, lightly smoky base, and it sits close to everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays near the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions, with evenings also represented. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though a fair share call it masculine. The top holds salty notes, iris sits at the heart, and ambergris and vetiver anchor the base. The floral, powdery side is softened by a creamy sweetness, while spicy, resinous and smoky tones add depth to the woody ground. Angela Ciampagna Rosarium and Meo Fusciuni Viole Nere have a close profile.

Midnight in Paris (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight in Paris Eau de Toilette is a sweet, floral scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is classed as a men's fragrance and has been discontinued. It opens with the fresh tones of bergamot, lemon and rosemary. In the heart, maté tea, leather and lily of the valley turn it floral, powdery and slightly smoky. The base of amber, tonka bean and frankincense settles into a sweet, gourmand and spicy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is the least chosen season. A masculine character leads, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Le 68 and Guerlain Tonka Impériale have a close profile.

Santal Blanc

7.7

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc is a unisex sandalwood scent that sets floral, powdery and creamy tones inside a fresh, green frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer close behind and winter further back. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange and fig milk, bright and slightly creamy. At the heart, sandalwood and violet bring a woody, powdery softness. Tonka bean and musk sweeten the base and close it warmly. Santal Blanc Le Parfum and Bvlgari Splendida - Rose Rose have a close profile.

Néroli Amara

8.2

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Néroli Amara is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of mandarin orange, Italian lemon and bergamot to the soft floral warmth of orange blossom absolute. Three citrus notes lead: mandarin orange, Italian lemon and bergamot. In the heart, pink pepper and cypress add a light spiciness and a green edge to that brightness. Orange blossom absolute settles in the base, leaving a floral, fruity, slightly sweet trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Néroli Amara Le Parfum and Goutal L'Île au Thé have a close profile.

Moonlight Patchouli

8.0

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli is a unisex scent that takes a floral, sweet body and darkens it with spice, earth and leather. It opens with pink pepper and bergamot, giving a spicy lift. Iris and rose sit in the heart, adding a powdery, creamy floral note. Suede and patchouli dominate the base, settling into an earthy, leathery, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters tend to read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Juliette Has A Gun Moon Dance and Diptyque Eau Capitale (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Bois d'Amande

7.8

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande is a unisex scent that opens with lemon and almond and settles into cedarwood, tonka bean absolute and white musk. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. Evening, night out, leisure and daily wear are voted almost equally, business slightly less. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Lemon and almond lead, cedarwood sits in the heart, and tonka bean absolute and white musk form the base. The accords run sweet, gourmand and spicy, softened by woody, powdery and creamy sides. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré and bdk Parfums Velvet Tonka have a close profile.

Tsar (1989) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, lavender, rosemary and neroli and dries down on patchouli and vetiver; it has been discontinued. The top is a fresh citrus and herbal opening of bergamot, lavender, rosemary and neroli. In the heart, tarragon, juniper, rose and pepper add a green, floral and spicy layer. The base settles into a woody, earthy fougère of patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards daily and office wear. Just over half of voters find it masculine, and many call it classic. Arrogance Arrogance Uomo and Gucci Nobile have a close profile.

Ambre Impérial

7.8

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial is a sweet, resinous unisex scent built around benzoin, amber and tonka bean. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer far behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without overwhelming a room. It suits leisure time, evenings and nights out about equally. More votes call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. It opens with pink pepper and bergamot, a light spicy freshness, before benzoin and Laotian cinnamon take over. In the base, amber and tonka bean settle into a gourmand, creamy and powdery warmth with a woody, spicy backdrop.

First (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1976

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels First Eau de Toilette is a feminine chypre that opens with raspberry and bergamot over aldehydes and settles into a rich bouquet of jasmine, tuberose and Turkish rose. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many voters call it feminine and classic. The opening is bright and fruity, with raspberry, blackcurrant, mandarin orange and peach lifted by aldehydes. The heart is floral and powdery, built on jasmine, tuberose, orchid and orris root. The base turns sweet, woody and faintly animal, with amber, sandalwood, vanilla and oakmoss. Anne Klein Anne Klein (Eau de Parfum) and Emanuel Ungaro Diva (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

California Rêverie

7.8

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels California Rêverie is a unisex scent that pairs citrus freshness with a floral, creamy sweetness and a green edge, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with neroli and mandarin orange, bright and fruity. Jasmine and frangipani bring the floral heart forward, while vanilla and beeswax soften the base into a sweet, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, though it also works in the evening. Many read it as feminine, even though it is unisex. M. Micallef Ô Féminin and Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz have a close profile.

Pour Homme (1978) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1978

Fresh · Floral · Green

Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme is a classic-leaning masculine chypre that sets a fresh, green opening over woody, leathery and animalic depths; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Juniper, lavender, sage and bergamot open it fresh and green, with nutmeg adding spice. In the heart, vetiver, rose and patchouli lead, joined by clove and cedarwood. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, leather and musk settles into a smoky, resinous, earthy ground. Trussardi Uomo and Léonard pour Homme have a close profile.

Orchid Leather

8.0

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Van Cleef & Arpels Orchid Leather is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, fruity opening against a smoky, resinous leather character. Cardamom and plum open with a spicy, slightly tart fruitiness. In the heart, leather and frankincense take over, adding a smoky, resinous depth. Cistus and vanilla absolute soften and sweeten the base, bringing out the woody, oriental side. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. It leans slightly masculine, though a sizeable share of voters read it as feminine, so it genuinely works as unisex. Penhaligon's Halfeti Leather and Olfactive Studio Chambre Noire have a close profile.

Precious Oud

7.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Precious Oud is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent resting on oud, sandalwood and vetiver, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, with summer a distant last. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, though it also gets votes for business and daily use. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper, a light spicy freshness. In the heart, iris, jasmine and tuberose build a floral, powdery body. The base turns woody and resinous with oud, sandalwood and vetiver, while fruity and sweet tones soften the whole. Guerlain 180 Ans de Créations and Téo Cabanel Alahine have a close profile.

Oud Blanc

7.8

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Van Cleef & Arpels Oud Blanc is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Date gives a sweet opening, then Turkish rose absolute, frankincense and oud take the heart. Vanilla and white musk soften the base. The overall feel is floral and gourmand, with spicy, woody and powdery touches in a creamy texture. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, while summer is rarely chosen. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Kelsey Berwin Al Mazyoona and Parfums de Marly Athalia have a close profile.

Rose Velours

8.0

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Velours is a unisex scent built on a powdery, sweet rose set in a fresh, lightly spiced frame. It has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most call it feminine, though classic and modern both draw votes. Bergamot and violet leaf open it fresh. Orris absolute, rose absolute and honey form the heart, sweetening the powdery rose. It dries to a warm, woody base of ambroxan, cedarwood and benzoin. Boucheron Place Vendôme (Eau de Parfum) and Chopard Infiniment (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Rose Rouge

7.6

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Rouge is a floral, fruity unisex scent whose sweet, gourmand and powdery sides are built around rose and cocoa. It begins with French blackcurrant absolute and pink pepper, a fruity brightness with a light spicy edge. In the heart, Turkish rose and cocoa absolute take over, and the scent turns sweet, somewhere between floral and gourmand. Patchouli and vetiver in the base ground that sweetness with an earthy backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and also gets votes for daytime and office. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Novellista Couture Chic and Valentino Valentino Donna have a close profile.

Oriens

7.0

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that moves into a floral heart and a gourmand sweetness; it has been discontinued. Blackcurrant, raspberry and mandarin orange give it a bright, juicy opening. In the heart, white blossoms and jasmine carry the floral side, and the base of praliné and patchouli turns that into a powdery, lightly spicy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters call it feminine; autumn and spring are the favoured seasons, and the votes spread across daily wear and evening. Pascal Morabito Perle Royale and Mugler Innocent have a close profile.

Thé Amara

7.5

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara opens with bergamot and spearmint and settles into rose and sweet pea, giving a fresh, green unisex scent. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions it suits best. Voters lean towards feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. The opening pairs bergamot and spearmint with a touch of pink pepper, which adds a light, citrusy sparkle. Rose and sweet pea bring a soft floral heart. The base of cashmeran, white musk and cedar dries down clean and lightly woody.

Féerie (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels Féerie Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with a sweet, powdery and woody edge, made for women, and it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Most voters call it distinctly feminine, while some find it modern. It opens fresh and fruity with violet leaf, mandarin orange and blackcurrant blossom. Jasmine, rose and violet form a floral heart. In the base, vetiver, iris and precious woods settle it onto a woody, powdery ground. Jil Sander Eve and Givenchy Ysatis Iris have a close profile.

Gardénia Pétale

7.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Gardénia Pétale is a fresh, powdery floral that opens with green and citrus notes and moves into jasmine and lily of the valley. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: neither heavy nor quick to fade. Most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It is sold as unisex, though over half of voters read it as feminine. Barbour for Her and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Jasminora have a close profile. The green and citrus notes give the opening a cool lift. In the heart, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral body while the fresh, green feel stays. Musk in the base gathers everything onto a powdery, lightly sweet ground.

Musc de Soie

7.6

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Musc de Soie is a fresh, powdery and creamy unisex scent built around neroli, iris and white musk. It opens with neroli and aldehydes, giving a clean, bright start. In the heart, iris, cashmeran and white musk move into a soft, powdery texture. Sandalwood and benzoin sweeten the base, which dries down creamy and warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though many also call it modern. Courrèges L'Eau de Liesse and Berdoues Musc Blanc & Lin have a close profile.

Moonlight Rose

8.0

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Rose is a unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out, with most voters placing it in fall and winter; it blends rose, fruit and an earthy woodiness. It opens with geranium and pink pepper, floral and lightly spicy. Bulgarian rose and Taif rose carry the heart, while patchouli, oakmoss and raspberry in the base pull the scent towards a sweet, fruity and earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out suits it best; summer is the least chosen season. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair number of voters find it masculine. Rochas Moustache and Atelier des Ors Rose Omeyyade have a close profile.