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Van Cleef & Arpels
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Van Cleef & Arpels

The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena

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Launched 1976 Feminine
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Description

The story behind this fragrance

First opens with a bright burst of peach and berry—raspberry and black currant—caught in a shimmer of aldehydes and citrus warmth. The heart unfolds into a lush, almost overwhelming floral garden: hyacinth and Turkish rose brush against creamy tuberose and jasmine, with lily-of-the valley and narcissus adding a dewy, green-tinged sweetness. As it settles, amber and sandalwood ground the composition, while tonka bean and honey layer a soft caramel richness over vetiver's dry earth. Musk and vanilla drift beneath, threading warmth through the oakmoss and a subtle animalic edge that keeps the entire experience sensual and skin-close.

The Composition

A symphony of notes that unfold over time

TOP NOTES

First impression · 15–30 minutes

Peach
Aldehydes
Raspberry
Bergamot
Black Currant
Mandarin Orange

HEART NOTES

The soul · 2–4 hours

Hiacynth
Turkish Rose
Carnation
Tuberose
Narcissus
Ylang-Ylang
Orchid
Jasmine
Lily-of-the-Valley
Orris Root

BASE NOTES

The lasting impression · 4+ hours

Oakmoss
Amber
Vetiver
Musk
Tonka Bean
Sandalwood
Honey
Civet
Vanilla

Perfect For

💼 Office🗓️ Daily🍷 Date Night🎩 Formal🛋️ Casual🏃 Sport🌳 Outdoor✈️ Travel

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