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 Notes, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, 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 green-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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Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
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.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

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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