Van Cleef & Arpels 2009 EDP
Orchidée Vanille
Van Cleef & Arpels Orchidée Vanille is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Randa Hammami. Orchidée Vanille opens with Mandarin and Litchi, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Van Cleef & Arpels's Orchidée Vanille carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.
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.What our verdicts mean →
- Sophisticated
- Elegant
- Cozy
- Relaxed
- Warm
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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Best Occasions
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.
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
- Coumarin
- Geraniol
Other declarable allergens
- Bitter almond
- Vanillin
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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