Van Cleef & Arpels 2014 Edp

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California Réverie

by Antoine Maisondieu

Van Cleef & Arpels California Réverie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Antoine Maisondieu. The fragrance opens with Neroli and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Beeswax and Vanilla.

Our verdict on California Réverie: Favourite

California Réverie is a dreamy, honeyed white floral that’s mostly a crowd-pleaser, delivering a fresh, elegant jasmine. Lovers rave about its natural scent, but many find the longevity shockingly poor, especially for the price.
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Classic
California Réverie Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 21%
Floral 38%
Fruity 8%
Green 4%
Sweet 39%
Warm 7%
Woody 0%
Earthy 2%
Animalic 16%
Fresh 12%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft projection and delicate, fresh floral character make it perfect for office or casual wear where you don't want to overwhelm. While lovely for a relaxed date, its poor longevity and minimal sillage mean it struggles for formal occasions. It's too refined for active sport, despite its freshness.

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About

Opens with a bright, uplifting burst of neroli and mandarin, quickly leading into a soft, creamy heart of jasmine and tropical frangipani. The white florals feel natural and inviting, rounded out by a subtle base of warm beeswax and a whisper of vanilla, giving it a gentle, sweet finish that's never cloying.