PearOpens with
Orange BlossomHeart
MuskDries down to
Nathalie FeisthauerThe nose · 60 fragrances · also made Les Belles de Ricci (1996)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Van Cleef & Arpels · Sold as feminine
Aqua Oriens
The crisp morning air of a coastal walk, where the scent of fresh fruit mingles with the delicate notes of white flowers.
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Aqua OriensPremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessHappy Spirit · ChopardMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2012, Aqua Oriens by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Floral Aquatic fragrance crafted by perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer. The composition opens with the bright freshness of pear and lime, creating an immediate sense of lightness and vitality. As it develops, osmanthus and honeysuckle add a soft floral warmth to the blend, while musk and amber provide subtle depth and longevity.
One to two sprays on your pulse points is enough — the citrus and pear top notes are bright but fleeting. The floral and musky base will carry through the day, making this ideal for daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — Aqua Oriens, Van Cleef & Arpels
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Nathalie Feisthauer
The trainee who broke the moldNathalie Feisthauer's vocation became clear the moment she discovered Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.
Designer Van Cleef & Arpels
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The originalAqua OriensVan Cleef & Arpels · Premium · $100–250Chopard · 2007Happy SpiritShares 4 of its 7 notes$40–100★ 3.88 (840)49%Match
Versace · 2014Yellow Diamond IntenseShares 5 of its 12 notes$40–100★ 3.77 (1,302)
With Guerlain Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas
Adds rose, woody and powdery; shares musk.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 14%.