Van Cleef & Arpels 2009 EDP

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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 vanilla-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.

Sophisticated
Elegant
Cozy
Relaxed
Warm

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Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Vanilla

100%

Powdery

62%

Sweet

61%

Violet Floral

52%

Almond

51%

Fruity

49%

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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 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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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.