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

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Van Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels· 1993· Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef

8.21.2KTypically ~$60

Galbanum and tagetes up top, drying down to tonka bean and cedar. A spring pick.

FloralPowderySpicySweet

Perfumer: Pascal Giraux

Scent profile

Top notes

Galbanum Tagetes Neroli Raspberry Bergamot

Heart notes

Carnation Heliotrope Ylang-ylang Jasmine

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

SpringDayDate nights

When

Winter

82%

Spring

100%

Summer

83%

Fall

92%

Day

100%

Night

89%

Where

Office

89%

Casual

98%

Date

100%

Club

64%

Formal

89%

Performance

Longevitylong-lasting

Sillageroom-filling

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Sport

42%