Van Cleef & Arpels 2013 EDP

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Reve

by Nathalie Feisthauer

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Van Cleef & Arpels Reve is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Nathalie Feisthauer. Reve opens with Neroli and Pear, settles into a heart of Osmanthus, Peony, and Lily, and dries down to a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Van Cleef & Arpels's Reve carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a lovely, inoffensive fruity floral that sadly struggles for originality. While some find it beautifully clean and versatile, others dismiss it as generic and forgettable. It's a safe choice, but not one that will turn heads.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Romantic
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
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Reve Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pear58%
Neroli42%
Heartas listed
Peony39%
Lily32%
Osmanthus29%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood54%
Amber46%

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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and subtle character makes it highly suitable for everyday wear and office environments where a strong scent isn't ideal. While some might find it pleasant for a casual date, its lack of statement-making qualities reduces its appropriateness for formal occasions.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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 juicy pear and bright neroli, Reve is a fresh, clean floral from the offset. The heart blossoms with a bouquet of soft peony, delicate lily, and apricot-tinged osmanthus. It settles on a gentle base of warm sandalwood and amber, creating a smooth, subtly sweet finish that lingers close to the skin.

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