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Orchidée Vanille by Van Cleef & Arpels — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Orchidée Vanille by Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels· 2009· Eau de Parfum

Orchidée Vanille

8.54.5KTypically ~$150

“Vanilla orchid dipped in dark chocolate and almond. Plush, powdery French dessert; discontinuation rumors keep fans buying backups.”

SweetGourmandFloralPowderyCreamy

Perfumer: Randa Hammami

Scent profile

Top notes

Mandarin orange Lychee

Heart notes

Bitter almond Bulgarian rose Violet

Base notes

Vanilla absolute Tonka bean Cedar

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Spring

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Night

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Casual

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Date

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Formal

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Longevitymoderate

Sillagemoderate

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