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Van Cleef & Arpels · Sold as unisex
Rêve D'Ylang
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where warm spices mingle with sweet florals and a hint of leather.
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Rêve D'YlangPremium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessScandal Intense · Jean Paul GaultierMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares cardamom and ylang-ylang8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019, Rêve D'Ylang by Van Cleef & Arpels is a poetic fragrance centered around the noble essence of ylang-ylang, known as the "Flower of Life." The composition opens with cardamom, adding a warm spicy edge before giving way to ylang-ylang and saffron. The base notes of vanilla and patchouli ground the scent in rich warmth and earthy depth. This fragrance encapsulates the generous and captivating scent of tropical heat, blending sweet florals with metallic undertones and leather for an intriguing contrast.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points. The cardamom top note is bright but ephemeral, so let it bloom for a moment before you step out. This fragrance reads best close to the skin, making it ideal for intimate settings where its complex layers can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Rêve D'Ylang, Van Cleef & Arpels
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What people
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Warmly received so far: loved by 51%, disliked or hated by 15%.