Van Cleef & Arpels 2010 EDP

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Oriens

by Bernard Ellena

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Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Bernard Ellena. Oriens opens with Mandarin, Raspberry, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Praline. Van Cleef & Arpels's Oriens carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

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.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sweet
  • Elegant
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Oriens Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

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:
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.

Ingredients and allergens

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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.

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