Acquired

Van Cleef & Arpels 1978 EDP

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Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

by Louis Monnet

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Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1978, created by Louis Monnet. Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme opens with Caraway, Citrus, Green, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Spicy, Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Sandalwood. Van Cleef & Arpels's Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh spicy-led wear.

This 70s powerhouse is a divisive beast: one part luxurious soap, one part gothic rose-leather beast, it's either a classic masterpiece or a headache-inducing anachronism. Love it or hate it, it certainly knows how to make a statement.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Aromatic
100%
Woody
96%
Warm Spicy
78%
Fresh Spicy
76%
Earthy
71%
Rose
66%

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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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and longevity make it unsuitable for the office, where it could overwhelm. The rich, dark character of leather and rose, coupled with strong performance, renders it ideal for formal events and romantic winter evenings, but far too heavy for casual or sport wear.

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Opens with an aromatic punch of juniper, sage, and bergamot, swiftly ushering in a rich heart of spicy clove, earthy patchouli, and a commanding dark rose, underpinned by vetiver and cedar. The dry down settles into a potent base of leather, oakmoss, and amber, softened by a hint of creamy coconut and musky sandalwood, leaving a deep, complex, and intensely masculine trail.

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