Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
“Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Leather fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a aromatic, woody composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 1978 by Van Cleef & Arpels and crafted by perfumer Louis Monnet, Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme is a Leather fragrance that seamlessly blends aromatic, woody, and warm spicy notes. The composition opens with lavender, juniper berries, basil, and green notes, creating an invigorating freshness that gives way to the heart's rose, carnation, jasmine, and patchouli. As it settles into a base of leather, oakmoss, musk, and sandalwood, Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme transforms into a rich blend of earthy warmth and sophistication.
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Application Tips
Apply this fragrance in layers for maximum impact. The aromatic top notes are fleeting, so a second application can help prolong their presence. Given its warm and earthy base, it pairs well with colder weather, where the leather and woody tones feel particularly comforting.
Louis Monnet
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances
Louis Monnet created Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme (1978), which appears to be his only known fragrance credit.
Designer Van Cleef & Arpels
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet strength of a well-worn leather jacket, where the subtle nuances of rose and patchouli intertwine with the ruggedness of leather and wood.
Fig. 01 — Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme, Van Cleef & Arpels
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