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Van Cleef Arpels Les Saisons Hiver for women
Van Cleef Arpels

Les Saisons Hiver for women

Citrus
Fresh
Woody
Earthy
Musky
Warm Spicy
Spicy
EDP · 2004 · womens

Van Cleef & Arpels is the French jewelry house known for its iconic Alhambra designs, and their fragrance line extends that same sense of understated luxury and craftsmanship into scent.

Les Saisons Hiver opens with bright citrus, primarily bergamot and mandarin, alongside cardamom and grapefruit for a fresh, slightly spiced entry. The heart shifts immediately into warmer territory with black pepper, cloves, and nutmeg creating a distinctly peppery-spiced accord that distinguishes this from typical citrus fragrances. The base is where the oriental character fully emerges, with tonka bean and benzoin providing creamy sweetness alongside musk and saffron, anchoring the composition in warm balsamic and musky undertones that give the fragrance its lingering, sensual finish.

This is best suited for someone wanting spiced warmth with citrus brightness, making it work year-round despite the "Hiver" (winter) naming. It leans Oriental but avoids heaviness, instead offering a balanced interplay between zesty top notes and creamy, peppery depths. If you're drawn to The Romantic, The Homesteader, and The Reverie, this should resonate with your preferences.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
30%
Woody
33%
Earthy
23%
Musky
80%
Warm Spicy
90%
Spicy
100%
Balsamic
70%
Vanilla
47%
Sweet
60%
Gourmand
23%
Clean
23%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Bittersweet and juicy with a faintly metallic zing that sets it apart from sweeter citrus notes. Grapefruit is uniquely energising, it reads as clean and modern rather than traditionally 'citrusy.' It pairs effortlessly with musks, making it a staple of office-safe, all-day fragrances.
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Sharp, dry, and immediately present, black pepper in perfumery is spice without sweetness, heat without heaviness. It adds edge to citrus openings and warmth to woody bases, creating contrast that keeps a fragrance interesting. One of the most versatile spice notes, comfortable in everything from fresh colognes to deep orientals.
Caraway
Caraway
Warm, herbal, and distinctly spiced with a slightly anise-like quality, caraway seed adds an unmistakably European spice character to fragrances. It reads as more complex and earthy than fennel or anise, with a dry, almost rye-bread quality. Used in chypres and classic fougeres to add an old-world aromatic character.
Cloves
Cloves
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Warm, woody, and softly spiced with a slight sweetness that makes it gentler than clove or pepper. Nutmeg adds a quiet, autumnal warmth to fragrances without sharpness. It blends seamlessly into woody and oriental bases, acting more as a supporting character than a lead note.
Pepper
Pepper
The most essential spice note in perfumery, encompassing the dry, woody heat of black pepper and its many relatives. Pepper adds edge, lift, and a masculine vitality to fragrances without sweetness. It is the note that stops a composition from feeling comfortable and safe, adding a confident, assertive character.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Benzoin
Benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Saffron
Saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
White Musk
White Musk
Clean, soft, and slightly soapy, white musk is the scent of fresh laundry and warm skin. It's the furthest from the animalic origins of real musk: approachable, inoffensive, and universally flattering. Almost every mass-market fragrance uses white musk as a base, which is why it reads as 'clean' rather than specifically musky.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match86% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Homesteader85% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

✨
The Reverie82% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh30%Woody33%Earthy23%Musky80%
Fragrance Family
Oriental
EDP

Van Cleef Arpels Les Saisons Hiver for women— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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What does Van Cleef Arpels Les Saisons Hiver for women smell like? +
Van Cleef & Arpels is the French jewelry house known for its iconic Alhambra designs, and their fragrance line extends that same sense of understated luxury and craftsmanship into scent. Les Saisons Hiver opens with bright citrus, primarily bergamot and mandarin, alongside cardamom and grapefruit for a fresh, slightly spiced entry. The heart shifts immediately into warmer territory with black pepper, cloves, and nutmeg creating a distinctly peppery-spiced accord that distinguishes this from typical citrus fragrances. The base is where the oriental character fully emerges, with tonka bean and benzoin providing creamy sweetness alongside musk and saffron, anchoring the composition in warm balsamic and musky undertones that give the fragrance its lingering, sensual finish. This is best suited for someone wanting spiced warmth with citrus brightness, making it work year-round despite the "Hiver" (winter) naming. It leans Oriental but avoids heaviness, instead offering a balanced interplay between zesty top notes and creamy, peppery depths. If you're drawn to The Romantic, The Homesteader, and The Reverie, this should resonate with your preferences.
What are the notes in Van Cleef Arpels Les Saisons Hiver for women? +
Top: Bergamot, Cardamom, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Black Pepper, Caraway, Cloves, Nutmeg, Pepper. Base: Benzoin, Musk, Saffron, Tonka Bean, White Musk.
What fragrance family is Les Saisons Hiver for women? +
Van Cleef Arpels Les Saisons Hiver for women belongs to the Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Van Cleef Arpels Les Saisons Hiver for women? +
Based on shared notes, Bon Parfumeur Bon Parfumeur 901 (Musk, Tonka Bean, Black Pepper, Nutmeg), Carolina Herrera Chic (Musk, Tonka Bean, Pepper, Bergamot), Versace Dylan Blue (Musk, Saffron, Black Pepper, Grapefruit), Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide unisex (Benzoin, Musk, Pepper, Bergamot), Caron Pour Homme Sport (Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Nutmeg, Grapefruit) may smell similar to Les Saisons Hiver for women.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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