Van Cleef & Arpels 2016 EDP
Moonlight Patchouli
Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Sonia Constant. Moonlight Patchouli opens with Cacao Pod, Woody Notes, and Patchouli, settles into a heart of Rose and Iris, and dries down to a base of Suede, Fruity Notes, and Leather. Van Cleef & Arpels's Moonlight Patchouli carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.
This is a truly elegant and sophisticated patchouli, weaving through dark rose and soft leather. It's a smooth operator - a quiet authority that commands respect without shouting, though some complain about its subtle projection.What our verdicts mean →
- Sophisticated
- Elegant
- Mysterious
- Confident
- Subtle
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.
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Performance & Mood
Performance
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Best Occasions
Its moderate projection and refined scent profile make it suitable for office wear, though some argue it's too subtle for a statement. It truly shines in formal settings and evening dates, embodying understated luxury rather than casual or athletic activities.
Declarable allergens
We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.
In standard patch-test panels
- Geraniol
The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this
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