Van Cleef & Arpels 2018 EDP

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Reve d'Encens

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Van Cleef & Arpels Reve d'Encens is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Reve d'Encens opens with Saffron, settles into a heart of Rose and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Clean Musk. Van Cleef & Arpels's Reve d'Encens carries an Acquired verdict, an elemental-led wear.

A truly polarising scent; some find it a gorgeous, smooth, opulent oud-incense dream, others a 'saffron bomb' or even 'kerosene' nightmare. Definitely one to try before you buy to see which camp you fall into.
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Reve d'Encens Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron100%
Heartas listed
Frankincense63%
Rose37%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood67%
Clean Musk33%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This perfume's long-lasting wear and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, as it could easily overwhelm. It shines brightest in intimate settings or formal occasions due to its opulent and sophisticated character, especially in colder weather and at night.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opens with an immediate hit of rich, slightly spicy saffron, setting a warm and exotic tone. This quickly deepens into a smoky heart of frankincense and a delicate, almost jammy rose, lending a touch of floral sophistication. The dry down is a creamy, inviting blend of sandalwood and a clean musk, creating a smooth, long-lasting oriental base.

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