Van Cleef & Arpels 2024 EDP

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Musc de Soie

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Van Cleef & Arpels Musc de Soie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Musc de Soie opens with Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Neroli, Sandalwood, and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Clean Musk and Cashmeran. Van Cleef & Arpels's Musc de Soie carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A divisive 'clean musk' that some find a luxurious, comforting embrace, others a boring baby powder bomb. If you're after a subtle, fresh-out-of-the-shower vibe, this could be your signature; just don't expect it to scream for attention.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
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Musc de Soie Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes100%
Heartas listed
Sandalwood37%
Neroli32%
Benzoin31%
Baseas listed
Clean Musk53%
Cashmeran47%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its clean, subtle character, make it ideal for office and casual wear without being overpowering. It's less suited for formal events or sport, where something more distinctive or invigorating might be preferred.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Musc de Soie opens with a delicate, airy whisper of aldehydes, lending a clean, freshly laundered feel. This gentle introduction soon melts into a creamy heart where soft neroli mingles with velvety sandalwood and a touch of sweet benzoin. The dry down is a comforting, skin-like caress of clean musk and cashmeran, enveloping you in a subtle, sophisticated warmth that evokes the sensation of pure silk against the skin. It's a 'your skin but better' scent, refined and intimate.

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