Patchouli LeafOpens with
Bulgarian RoseHeart
SuedeDries down to
Also asParfum · 2022 →
Sonia ConstantThe nose · 94 fragrances · also made Noir Extreme (2015)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Van Cleef & Arpels · Sold as unisex
Moonlight Patchouli
The moment you step into a cozy study after a long day, where the scent of leather-bound books and rich patchouli envelops you in a cocoon of warmth and tranquility.
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Moonlight PatchouliPremium · $100–250
32%Similar accords, often for lessBoss The Scent Le Parfum for Him Le Parfum · Hugo BossMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares woodsy notes and leather8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
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HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Moonlight Patchouli by Van Cleef & Arpels was launched in 2016, crafted by the perfumer Sonia Constant. This woody chypre fragrance opens with a bold patchouli leaf that immediately commands attention, balanced by the richness of cacao and subtle woodsy notes. The heart unfolds with Bulgarian rose and iris flower, adding warmth and depth without overpowering the earthy base. Leather and suede enhance the composition's intensity, creating an enveloping atmosphere that feels both modern and lasting.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for maximum impact, as it takes about an hour for the patchouli to fully meld with the base notes. It’s best enjoyed during cooler weather when its earthy richness can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Moonlight Patchouli, Van Cleef & Arpels
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Sonia Constant
Twenty-four years at Givaudan, then her own houseSonia Constant trained at ISIPCA in Paris and the Givaudan perfume school before spending over twenty-four years at Givaudan, where she created Tom Ford's Ombre Leather and Noir Extrême, Narciso Rodriguez for Her Pur Musc, Mugler's Angel Nova, and Jean Paul Gaultier's La Belle and Le Beau.
The Moonlight Patchouli line
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The originalMoonlight PatchouliVan Cleef & Arpels · Premium · $100–250Hugo Boss · 2022Boss The Scent Le Parfum for Him Le ParfumShares Woodsy notes and Leather$40–100★ 4.17 (946)36%Match
Joop · 2014Joop! Homme Extreme Joop!Shares Cacao and Leather$40–100★ 3.51 (224)34%Match
Salvatore Ferragamo · 2016Leather RoseShares Bulgarian rose and Suede$40–100★ 4.26 (69)
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Adds aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy; shares suede.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 45%, disliked or hated by 8%.