At a glance
- House
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- Family
- Aromatic
- Main accords
- Aromatic, Sweet, Fresh spicy, Balsamic, Vanilla, Green, Herbal
- Top notes
- Marigold, Galbanum, Neroli, Raspberry, Bergamot
- Heart notes
- Geranium, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose
- Base notes
- Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk
- Launched
- 1993
- Perfumer
- Pascal Giraux
- Gender
- Feminine
- Rating
- 4.1/5 · 1,262 reviews
The olfactory pyramid
From the first spark to the trail that stays.
Top notes fly off in minutes, the heart holds through the afternoon, the base stays on skin until evening.
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Top the opening
Top: Marigold, Galbanum, Neroli, Raspberry, Bergamot.
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Heart the trail
Heart: Geranium, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose.
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Base what lingers
Base: Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk.
Its character
Aromatic, sweet, fresh spicy.
- Aromatic — dominant
- Sweet — strong
- Fresh spicy — strong
- Balsamic — strong
- Vanilla — strong
- Green — strong
- Herbal — strong
Composed by Pascal Giraux.
Questions
What people ask.
What does Van Cleef smell like?
Main accords: aromatic, sweet, and fresh spicy. Top notes of marigold, galbanum, neroli, and raspberry. A heart of geranium, orange blossom, jasmine, and rose. A base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood, and cedar.
Who created Van Cleef?
It was composed by Pascal Giraux for Van Cleef & Arpels in 1993.
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Geranium 
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Tonka Bean 
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