Van Cleef & Arpels 2022 EDT

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Patchouli Blanc

by Jérôme Epinette

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Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc is an Eau de Toilette 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 Cashmere Wood 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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
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Patchouli Blanc Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes64%
Pink Pepper36%
Heartas listed
Patchouli59%
Rose41%
Baseas listed
Musk54%
Cashmere Wood46%

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.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

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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