- Ambre Impérial — Amber, vanilla and warm spicy; opens with bergamot and pink pepper and dries down to amber and tonka bean.
- Bois d'Amande — Woody, gourmand and musky; opens with lemon and almond and dries down to musk and vanilla.
- Bois Doré — Woody, vanilla and musky; opens with pepper and mineral notes and dries down to tonka bean and white musk.
- California Rêverie — Floral, white floral and citrus; opens with neroli and mandarin and dries down to beeswax and vanilla.
- Encens Précieux — Amber, tobacco and vanilla; opens with pepper and dries down to tobacco and amber.
- Fleur de Nuit — Floral, woody and white floral; opens with pink pepper and petitgrain and dries down to sandalwood and milk.
- Gardénia Pétale — White floral, floral and musky; opens with citruses and green notes and dries down to musk.
- Moonlight Cherry — Fruity, gourmand and woody; opens with bitter almond and rum and dries down to sandalwood and vanilla.
- Moonlight Patchouli — Earthy, woody and leather; opens with bergamot and pink pepper and dries down to patchouli and suede.
- Musc de Soie — Floral, musky and woody; opens with aldehydes and neroli and dries down to sandalwood and benzoin.
- Néroli Amara — Citrus, floral and fresh spicy; opens with lemon and mandarin and dries down to orange blossom.
- Orchid Leather — Leather, amber and floral; opens with cardamom and plum and dries down to cistus and vanilla.
- Orchidée Vanille — Vanilla, gourmand and floral; opens with mandarin and lychee and dries down to vanilla and cedarwood.
- Oud Blanc — Oud, woody and floral; opens with date and dries down to white musk and vanilla.
- Patchouli Blanc — Woody, earthy and musky; opens with pink pepper and aldehydes and dries down to cashmere wood and white musk.
- Precious Oud — Oud, woody and floral; opens with pink pepper and bergamot and dries down to oud and sandalwood.
- Rose Rouge — Floral, rose and fruity; opens with bergamot and black currant and dries down to cocoa and patchouli.
- Santal Blanc — Woody, powdery and musky; opens with mandarin and fig and dries down to musk and tonka bean.
- Thé Amara — Floral, woody and fresh; opens with bergamot and spearmint and dries down to cashmeran and white musk.
What Van Cleef & Arpels smells like
Van Cleef & Arpels's fragrances lean woody, floral and musky. Most sit in the woody and floral families.
Notes that recur across the range: vanilla, white musk, bergamot and pink pepper. If you like one of these, the others in the line are a safe next try.
In the SCNTMIX catalog the range covers 19 EDP.
Where to start with Van Cleef & Arpels
Not sure which Van Cleef & Arpels to try first? These picks come from the catalog data on each profile (the line-up here is 5 for women, 14 unisex).
- Longest lasting: Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial — longevity: very good
- For warm weather: Van Cleef & Arpels Néroli Amara — a fresh scent listed for spring and summer
- For cold weather and evenings: Van Cleef & Arpels Encens Précieux — listed for fall and winter
- For the office: Van Cleef & Arpels Musc de Soie — a daytime pick with manageable projection
How to layer Van Cleef & Arpels
Because Van Cleef & Arpels's style leans woody and floral, it pairs well with a citrus or floral scent on top for lift. Spray the heavier scent first and the lighter one on top. Every Van Cleef & Arpels profile lists the fragrances that layer best with it, and MixMode lets you test a pair before you buy.
Van Cleef & Arpels FAQ
What does Van Cleef & Arpels smell like?
Van Cleef & Arpels's fragrances on SCNTMIX lean woody, floral and musky, with vanilla, white musk and bergamot coming up again and again.
What is the longest-lasting Van Cleef & Arpels fragrance?
On SCNTMIX, Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial has the strongest longevity rating (very good). Longevity also depends on skin and how much you spray.
Which Van Cleef & Arpels fragrance is best for summer?
Van Cleef & Arpels Néroli Amara is the freshest pick in the line for warm weather, listed for spring and summer in its SCNTMIX profile, opening with lemon and mandarin.
Where can I buy or sample Van Cleef & Arpels?
Each Van Cleef & Arpels profile on SCNTMIX links to a retailer to buy the full bottle, and to a sample or travel size where one is available, so you can try it before committing.
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