Julien RasquinetThe nose · 64 fragrances · also made Royal Oud (2011)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Van Cleef & Arpels · Sold as unisex
Orchid Leather
The intimate warmth of a leather-bound book on a cozy shelf, where the scent of orchid adds a touch of unexpected elegance.
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Orchid LeatherPremium · $100–250
40%Similar accords, often for lessVibrant Leather Boise · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares labdanum and incense8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Julien Rasquinet crafted Orchid Leather by Van Cleef & Arpels in 2021, blending orchid with smoky leather for a composition that is both elegant and sensual. The fragrance opens with fruity and balsamic notes, creating an unexpected contrast against the richness of vanilla and amber. This interplay of sweet and smoky accords gives Orchid Leather its distinctive character, making it a modern classic that defies gender norms.
Apply this fragrance in thin layers to allow its sweet and smoky notes to unfold gradually. The vanilla and amber base will bloom over time, so it's best applied in the evening or for special occasions when you want depth and warmth.
Fig. 01 — Orchid Leather, Van Cleef & Arpels
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Julien Rasquinet
Julien Rasquinet’s life took a decisive turn when his father met nose extraordinaire Pierre Bourdon, by accident in an airport.
Designer Van Cleef & Arpels
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The originalOrchid LeatherVan Cleef & Arpels · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2021Vibrant Leather BoiseShares Labdanum and Incenseunder $40★ 4.05 (193)50%Match
Rasasi · 2023Ignite SparkShares 4 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 4.00 (6)
With Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc Le Parfum
Adds powdery, aromatic and milky; shares four accords.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 47%, disliked or hated by 9%.