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Van Cleef & Arpels · Sold as masculine
Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
The quiet strength of a well-worn leather jacket, where the subtle nuances of rose and patchouli intertwine with the ruggedness of leather and wood.
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Van Cleef & Arpels pour HommePremium · $100–250
61%Similar accords, often for lessBasala · ShiseidoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 23 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1978 by Van Cleef & Arpels and crafted by perfumer Louis Monnet, Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme is a Leather fragrance that seamlessly blends aromatic, woody, and warm spicy notes. The composition opens with lavender, juniper berries, basil, and green notes, creating an invigorating freshness that gives way to the heart's rose, carnation, jasmine, and patchouli. As it settles into a base of leather, oakmoss, musk, and sandalwood, Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme transforms into a rich blend of earthy warmth and sophistication.
Apply this fragrance in layers for maximum impact. The aromatic top notes are fleeting, so a second application can help prolong their presence. Given its warm and earthy base, it pairs well with colder weather, where the leather and woody tones feel particularly comforting.
Fig. 01 — Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme, Van Cleef & Arpels
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Louis Monnet
Louis Monnet created Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme (1978), which appears to be his only known fragrance credit.
Designer Van Cleef & Arpels
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The originalVan Cleef & Arpels pour HommeVan Cleef & Arpels · Premium · $100–250Shiseido · 1993BasalaShares 6 of its 23 notes$40–100★ 4.39 (395)56%Match
Ralph Lauren · 1978PoloShares 6 of its 21 notes$40–100★ 3.80 (7,223)56%Match
Versace · 1984Versace L'HommeShares 6 of its 19 notes$40–100★ 3.78 (2,813)59%Match
Ralph Lauren · 1991Polo CrestShares 6 of its 17 notes$40–100★ 4.36 (240)
With Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc Le Parfum
Adds powdery, amber and milky; shares sandalwood and amber and 1 more note.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 12%.