Van Cleef & Arpels 2021 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Orchid Leather

by Julien Rasquinet

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Van Cleef & Arpels Orchid Leather is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Julien Rasquinet. Orchid Leather opens with Cardamom and Plum, settles into a heart of Incense, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Labdanum. Van Cleef & Arpels's Orchid Leather carries an Acquired verdict, an amber-led wear.

This one is a divisive beauty. Some find it a masterful blend of dark plum and rich warmth, while others are baffled by the 'leather' in its name, getting only a cloying sweetness or an off-putting mustiness. Truly a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but those who love it, obsess.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Orchid Leather Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Amber
100%
Fruity
72%
Vanilla
68%
Warm Spicy
67%
Sweet
62%
Balsamic
60%

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Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
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

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its rich, boozy, and sweet profile, make it unsuitable for office wear. However, these same traits, plus its seductive darkness and mentions in reviews, position it perfectly for cooler weather dates and formal evening events.

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About

Orchid Leather plunges you into a velvety, boozy plum liqueur, sweetened by vanilla and spiced with cardamom. A smoky incense accord weaves through, deepened by labdanum, creating a mysterious ambery warmth that some interpret as a soft leather. It's a rich, dark, and often gourmand-leaning scent, with a luxurious, slightly gothic feel.

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