Les Saisons Été
“Les Saisons Été by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a fresh, fruity composition with a white floral undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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Les Saisons Été by Van Cleef & Arpels, launched in 2004 and created by Francis Kurkdjian, captures the essence of summer with a bright, fresh composition. The fragrance opens with aldehydic and green notes that evoke the crispness of early morning air, followed by fruity accords that bring to mind sun-ripened berries. At its heart, Les Saisons Été features white florals that provide a delicate contrast to the vibrant top notes, while an aromatic base rounds out the scent with a subtle soapy undertone.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Les Saisons Été to pulse points for a fresh, long-lasting effect. The aldehydic top notes dissipate quickly, so aim for areas that will benefit from their initial burst of freshness. This fragrance works best during the day when its fruity and floral notes can thrive in warmer temperatures.
Francis Kurkdjian
Founding perfumer · 234 fragrances · French
“My creations are an invitation to choose the scent that suits you daily, because I like the idea that each woman and man can express a part of themselves through perfume.”
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was born in 2009 from the encounter between Francis Kurkdjian, a renowned perfumer with scores of successful creations to his name, and Marc Chaya, Co-founder and President of the fragrance house. At only 24, Francis Kurkdjian composed his first perfume, "Le Male" by Jean Paul Gaultier, an international best-seller and game-changer of its time. Instead of relying on a very promising start to his career, he decided, as a precursor, to explore new possibilities and give olfactory creation a new artistic dimension. In keeping with his visionary outlook, in 2001 he set up his tailor-made perfume workshop, against the general tendency of perfume democratization, while constantly putting his know-how and sensibility at the service of the greatest fashion designers (Rick Owens, Hedi Slimane, Riccardo Tisci, Alber Elbaz or John Galliano), as well as the most iconic houses (Dior, Guerlain or Saint-Laurent). From 2003, artists like Sophie Calle, Christian Rizzo or Sarkis called on him to compose his first olfactory compositions - the starting point of his quest to break down the boundaries between different fields and the senses. In 2008, he was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
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The story behind the bottle.
A midday picnic under a canopy of trees, where the warmth of summer is balanced by the refreshing scent of just-picked fruit and light florals.
Fig. 01 — Les Saisons Été, Van Cleef & Arpels
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