Van Cleef & Arpels 2022 EDP

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Patchouli Blanc

by Jérôme Epinette

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Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Jérôme Epinette. Patchouli Blanc opens with Pink Pepper and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Rose, and dries down to a base of Cashmeran and Musk. Van Cleef & Arpels's Patchouli Blanc carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper Marmite scent - you'll either adore its uniquely clean patchouli or find yourself scrubbing it off in a hurry. It's a divisive modern take on a classic note, so test before you splash out.
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  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
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Patchouli Blanc Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes64%
Pink Pepper36%
Heartas listed
Patchouli59%
Rose41%
Baseas listed
Musk54%
Cashmeran46%

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 Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, inoffensive profile makes it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as many reviews suggest it resembles clean laundry. It's too subdued for a statement date night or highly formal event, and its delicate nature means it wouldn't stand up to sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opening with a sharp, almost metallic aldehydic burst, warmed by pink pepper, Patchouli Blanc quickly introduces a surprisingly bright and ethereal patchouli heart. This isn't your earthy, hippy patchouli; it's a refined floral take, softened by rose. The drydown settles into a clean, woody musk with cashmere wood, giving it a soft, cozy feel, almost reminiscent of high-end laundry. This scent manages to be both airy and grounded, a paradox in a bottle.

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