Van Cleef & Arpels 2019 EDP

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Rêve D'Ylang

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Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve D'Ylang is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Rêve D'Ylang opens with Cardamom, settles into a heart of Ylang-Ylang and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Vanilla. Van Cleef & Arpels's Rêve D'Ylang carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A truly polarising beast, Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve D'Ylang is a 'love it or hate it' affair. If you're after a unique, spicy ylang with beast-mode performance, this discontinued gem is worth the hunt.
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Rêve D'Ylang Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom100%
Heartas listed
Ylang-Ylang51%
Saffron49%
Baseas listed
Vanilla59%
Patchouli41%

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

With enormous sillage and a potent, unique character, this scent is far too dominant for most office environments but makes a strong, memorable statement for dates and evening formal events. Its intensity might be overwhelming for casual day wear, leaning more towards specific occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opening with a distinctive kick of cardamom, Rêve D'Ylang quickly unfurls into a rich, heady heart dominated by a powerful ylang-ylang, given an exotic, slightly spicy edge by saffron. This isn't your typical soft, creamy floral; it's dense, almost ancient. As it settles, a warm vanilla sweetness emerges, grounding the flamboyant florals, while patchouli adds an earthy, subtly 'dirty' depth, creating a truly opulent and long-lasting aroma.

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