Murmure
“Murmure by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a white floral, floral composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for spring wear, leaning feminine.
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Murmure by Van Cleef & Arpels was launched in 2002, crafted by perfumers Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. This fragrance opens with a bright mandarin orange, creating an initial burst of freshness that quickly gives way to the rich layers of white florals like freesia, jasmine, and tuberose. The heart is centered around the delicate scent of white rose and orange blossom, which adds a subtle sweetness without overpowering the composition. As it settles into its woody base notes of cinnamon, Brazilian rosewood, cedar, and vanilla, Murmure reveals an animalic warmth that grounds the floral bouquet in something more intimate and sensuous.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Murmure with two sprays to allow its layers to unfold naturally. The mandarin top notes fade quickly, so ensure that you wait a few minutes before heading out. This fragrance reads best close to the skin rather than from afar, making it perfect for intimate settings where its nuances can be fully appreciated.
Alberto Morillas
Founding perfumer · 479 fragrances · Swiss
Alberto Morillas is a Spanish perfumer. He is a master perfumer at Swiss fragrance and flavor firm dsm-firmenich, where his notable creations have included Calvin Klein CK One, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Marc Jacobs Daisy. He has an independent line called Mizensir.
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The story behind the bottle.
A quiet conversation in a softly lit room, where the scent of rich florals and warm woods creates an atmosphere of understated elegance.
Fig. 01 — Murmure, Van Cleef & Arpels
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