Van Cleef
“Van Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a aromatic, sweet composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Van Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels was launched in 1993 and crafted by perfumer Pascal Giraux. This Oriental Floral fragrance opens with a burst of freshness from marigold, galbanum, and neroli, creating an aromatic and green contrast to the sweet raspberry and bergamot notes that follow. The heart of this composition features soft florals like orange blossom, jasmine, and rose, which are complemented by spicy geranium. As it settles into a warm balsamic base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood, cedar, and musk, Van Cleef evolves from crisp freshness to a rich, enveloping warmth.
Composition & Character
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Application Tips
One or two sprays to the pulse points is enough to capture the essence of this fragrance. The aromatic top notes are bright but fleeting, so allow it time to settle into its rich balsamic base before venturing out.
Pascal Giraux
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances
Pascal Giraux is a perfumer at Haarmann & Reimer who co-created the fragrance Van Cleef (1993) for Van Cleef & Arpels alongside André Girodroux, a floral-oriental composition built on bergamot, jasmine, and vanilla.
Designer Van Cleef & Arpels
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of a woman stepping into her office with a bouquet of flowers in hand — crisp and fresh, yet warm and inviting.
Fig. 01 — Van Cleef, Van Cleef & Arpels
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