Van Cleef & Arpels 1978 EDT

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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 Toilette 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 woody-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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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.

Ingredients and allergens

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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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