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Van Cleef & Arpels · Sold as feminine
Gem Parfum
The subtle shimmer of a gemstone in the dim light of a jewelry box, where the soft glow of peach and plum meets the earthy depth of woods and spices.
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Gem ParfumPremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessFemme Rochas · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 21 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Gem Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels was launched in 1987 and crafted by perfumer Roger Pellegrino. This fragrance is a sophisticated blend of fruity and woody accords, anchored by powdery and musky notes that evoke the warmth of precious gems. The composition opens with bright peach and plum, which give way to spicy cardamom and coriander, before settling into a rich base of tuberose, iris, amber, and oakmoss. This interplay between freshness and depth creates an enduring presence that is both elegant and intimate.
Gem Parfum is best applied to pulse points for warmth and longevity. The fruity top notes are bright but fleeting, so allowing it time to settle into its powdery base will reveal a richer character. This fragrance reads beautifully close to skin, making it ideal for quiet moments rather than grand entrances.
Fig. 01 — Gem Parfum, Van Cleef & Arpels
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Roger Pellégrino
The blackcurrant that finished Anaïs AnaïsRoger Pellegrino was a defining perfumer of the 1980s and '90s, collaborating with Cacharel, Giorgio Armani, Rochas, Ted Lapidus, and Van Cleef & Arpels on fragrances including Armani Eau pour Homme and Nocturne de Caron.
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The originalGem ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels · Premium · $100–250Rochas · 1944Femme RochasShares 6 of its 21 notes$40–100★ 4.12 (3,274)47%Match
Kenzo · 1988KenzoShares 6 of its 23 notes$40–100★ 4.15 (1,015)44%Match
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 60%, disliked or hated by 6%.