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Van Cleef & Arpels · Sold as masculine
Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
The quiet hush of a Parisian street at midnight, where the soft glow of street lamps casts shadows on cobblestones and the distant hum of nightlife fades into whispers.
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Midnight in Paris Eau de ParfumPremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessHayaam · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum, launched by Van Cleef & Arpels in 2010 and crafted by perfumers Domitille Michalon Bertier and Olivier Polge, is a rich Oriental fragrance that evokes the city's nocturnal charm. The composition opens with aromatic herbs like rosemary and mate, blending seamlessly into a smoky, leathery heart. This transitions smoothly into a warm base of vanilla, amber, and benzoin, creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and lasting.
Apply this fragrance with two sprays to let the smoky and leathery notes develop fully. It's best worn in cooler weather or evening settings, as the warm base notes are particularly comforting in the chill of night.
Fig. 01 — Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum, Van Cleef & Arpels
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Domitille Michalon-Bertier
Perfume as a library of smellsDomitille Michalon Bertier is a Vice President Perfumer at IFF who trained at ISIPCA between 1992 and 1994, part of the school's YSL promotion, and joined IFF as a trainee in 1994 before being promoted to Senior Perfumer in 2007.
Co-created with Olivier Polge
The Midnight in Paris line
2 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Van Cleef & Arpels
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The originalMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels · Premium · $100–250Swiss Arabian · 2020HayaamShares 4 of its 6 notesunder $40★ 3.95 (78)
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What people
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A community favourite: loved by 64%, disliked or hated by 7%.