Van Cleef & Arpels 2023 EDP

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Moonlight Rose

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Rose is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Moonlight Rose opens with Geranium and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Taif Rose and Rose, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Raspberry. Van Cleef & Arpels's Moonlight Rose carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A dark, elegant rose that's dividing the room. Some find it a masterpiece, a modern take on a classic combo; others think it's a bit too familiar or even synthetic. Definitely one to try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
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Moonlight Rose Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its rich, dark rose profile, make it ideal for date nights and formal events. While perhaps a bit much for daily office wear, it can work casually in cooler weather.

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 from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil from Taif Rose
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

About

Moonlight Rose opens with a crisp, slightly spicy kick of pink pepper and geranium, setting a fresh, verdant stage before the main act. The heart swells with a luxurious, velvety blend of Taif and Bulgarian roses, rich and jammy. As it settles, an earthy patchouli and mossy oakmoss emerge, grounding the opulent florals, with a whisper of sweet raspberry adding a touch of dark gourmand intrigue to the sophisticated chypre base.

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