Van Cleef & Arpels 2009 Edp

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Orchidée Vanille

by Randa Hammami

Van Cleef & Arpels Orchidée Vanille is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Randa Hammami. The fragrance opens with Litchi and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Orchidée Vanille: Favourite

This is a lovely vanilla-focused scent, but don't expect it to shout. It's a soft, elegant whisper that many adore, though some find its understated nature frustrating for the price.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
Orchidée Vanille Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15%
Floral 21%
Fruity 16%
Green 2%
Sweet 47%
Warm 7%
Woody 8%
Earthy 5%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 12%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Vanilla
100%
Powdery
62%
Sweet
61%
Violet Floral
52%
Almond
51%

Notes

Top Notes

Mandarin 55% Litchi 45%

Heart Notes

Violet 37% Almond 36% Rose 27%

Base Notes

Vanilla 43% Tonka Bean 34% Cedar 23%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its intimate projection and gentle aura make it perfect for office wear or casual daily use without offending. While elegant enough for a date, its lack of projection makes it less suitable for formal events where a more impactful fragrance might be desired. It's definitely not a sport scent.

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About

A creamy, sophisticated vanilla takes centre stage, offset by a delicate powdery violet and the subtle sweetness of almond. Bright litchi and mandarin offer a fleeting, radiant opening, before settling into a warm embrace of tonka bean and a faint, grounding cedarwood. It's often likened to a luxurious chocolate orange confection, but with an airy, refined touch that prevents it from being overtly gourmand.

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