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

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Oriens by Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels· 2010

Oriens

7.0168Typically ~$70

Blackcurrant at first spray; praliné is what stays on skin. Best in fall, made for dates.

FruitySweetFloralOrientalGourmand

Perfumer: Bernard Ellena

Scent profile

Top notes

Blackcurrant Raspberry Mandarin orange

Heart notes

White blossoms Jasmine

Base notes

Praliné Patchouli

When to wear it

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Rain Dance Pink

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