Van Cleef & Arpels 2010 Edp

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Oriens

by Bernard Ellena

Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Bernard Ellena. The fragrance opens with Blackcurrant, Raspberry, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Praline, Patchouli, Amber, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Oriens: Favourite

A divisive fruitchouli that splits opinion: some hail it as an elegant, grown-up take on Miss Dior Cherie, while others find it too bitter, syrupy and forgettable. Its striking jewel-like bottle promises more than the juice delivers for some.
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sweet
  • Elegant
Oriens Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8%
Floral 32%
Fruity 24%
Green 7%
Sweet 39%
Warm 6%
Woody 6%
Earthy 12%
Animalic 6%
Fresh 7%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

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:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Oriens has moderate to strong sillage and good longevity, making it a bit much for the office unless applied sparingly. Its sweet and warm facets with a 'grown up' feel are perfect for dates and formal events, though some find it lacks uniqueness for those settings. It's a bit too refined for casual wear and definitely not suited for sport.

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About

Oriens opens with a bright, juicy burst of blackcurrant and raspberry, sharpened by a hint of mandarin. This vibrant fruitiness soon mellows, allowing delicate jasmine to emerge, wrapped in a comforting embrace of sweet praline, warm amber, and creamy vanilla. The dry down reveals a persistent, earthy patchouli that grounds the sweetness, preventing it from becoming cloying and lending it a sophisticated, almost 'fruitchouli candy' depth.