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Van Cleef Arpels Moonlight Rose Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef Arpels

Moonlight Rose Van Cleef & Arpels

Fresh
Floral
Rose
Fruity
Green
Aromatic
Woody
EDP · 2023 · unisex

Van Cleef & Arpels is a Swiss luxury jewelry house that expanded into fragrance in the 1990s, bringing the same attention to craftsmanship and precious materials to its scent compositions. Moonlight Rose, released in 2023, represents the house's continued interest in translating its aesthetic of understated elegance into olfactory form.

Moonlight Rose opens with geranium and pink pepper, a combination that leans slightly spicy and herbal rather than purely floral. The heart is dominated by two high-quality rose varieties -- Bulgarian and Taif -- which provide depth and complexity without becoming perfume-counter sweet. The base anchors the composition with oakmoss, patchouli, and raspberry, creating a chypre structure that feels grounded and earthy rather than powdery. The overall fragrance reads as a modern take on the chypre family, balancing floral prominence with woody-earthy undertones and subtle fruity brightness.

This is a versatile scent for those who appreciate rose fragrances with backbone. The woody, mossy base prevents it from feeling delicate or purely romantic, making it equally suitable for someone drawn to earthy, contemplative fragrances. It works across seasons and has the staying power expected of an EDP. It aligns with The Homesteader, The Mystic, and The Sensualist.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Fresh
23%
Floral
100%
Rose
100%
Fruity
80%
Green
36%
Aromatic
23%
Woody
72%
Patchouli
70%
Earthy
72%
Spicy
50%
Sweet
36%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Geranium
Geranium
Green, rosy, and slightly minty, geranium is one of perfumery's most useful ingredients, sitting at the intersection of floral, herbal, and green families. Rose geranium adds a natural, slightly ragged freshness to rose accords that synthetic rose can't match. It grounds floral compositions in something earthy and real.
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Bulgarian Rose
Bulgarian Rose
The most prized rose in perfumery, grown in the Valley of Roses in Kazanlak, Bulgaria. Rosa damascena cultivated here produces an oil of extraordinary depth: honeyed, velvety, with faint hints of tea, honey, and spice. The standard against which all other rose materials are measured.
Taif Rose
Taif Rose
Grown at high altitude in the Taif region of Saudi Arabia, Taif rose is among the most prized and expensive roses in the world. It has a unique character combining the classic rose sweetness with a distinctive lychee-like freshness and a slightly honeyed, almost peach-like depth. The prestige rose of Middle Eastern perfumery.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
The defining ingredient of classic chypre perfumery, damp, forest-floor earthy with a faint bitterness and incredible complexity. Real oakmoss is now heavily restricted by IFRA regulations, which is why vintage chypres smell so different from modern ones. When present, it creates a raw, outdoorsy anchor that no synthetic fully replicates.
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Raspberry
Raspberry
Bright, tart, and slightly jammy, raspberry adds a vivid fruity pop that is harder and more energetic than peach or apricot. It's a signature note of modern fruity florals and adds an accessible sweetness that broadens a fragrance's appeal. Best used with restraint unless you're deliberately going for big and fun.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Mystic83% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Sensualist83% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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Scent Profile
Fresh23%Floral100%Rose100%Fruity80%Green36%
Fragrance Family
Chypre
EDP

Van Cleef Arpels Moonlight Rose Van Cleef & Arpels— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Van Cleef Arpels fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Van Cleef Arpels Moonlight Rose Van Cleef & Arpels? +
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What does Van Cleef Arpels Moonlight Rose Van Cleef & Arpels smell like? +
Van Cleef & Arpels is a Swiss luxury jewelry house that expanded into fragrance in the 1990s, bringing the same attention to craftsmanship and precious materials to its scent compositions. Moonlight Rose, released in 2023, represents the house's continued interest in translating its aesthetic of understated elegance into olfactory form. Moonlight Rose opens with geranium and pink pepper, a combination that leans slightly spicy and herbal rather than purely floral. The heart is dominated by two high-quality rose varieties -- Bulgarian and Taif -- which provide depth and complexity without becoming perfume-counter sweet. The base anchors the composition with oakmoss, patchouli, and raspberry, creating a chypre structure that feels grounded and earthy rather than powdery. The overall fragrance reads as a modern take on the chypre family, balancing floral prominence with woody-earthy undertones and subtle fruity brightness. This is a versatile scent for those who appreciate rose fragrances with backbone. The woody, mossy base prevents it from feeling delicate or purely romantic, making it equally suitable for someone drawn to earthy, contemplative fragrances. It works across seasons and has the staying power expected of an EDP. It aligns with The Homesteader, The Mystic, and The Sensualist.
What are the notes in Van Cleef Arpels Moonlight Rose Van Cleef & Arpels? +
Top: Geranium, Pink Pepper. Heart: Bulgarian Rose, Taif Rose. Base: Oakmoss, Patchouli, Raspberry.
What fragrance family is Moonlight Rose Van Cleef & Arpels? +
Van Cleef Arpels Moonlight Rose Van Cleef & Arpels belongs to the Chypre fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Van Cleef Arpels Moonlight Rose Van Cleef & Arpels? +
Based on shared notes, Loewe El 8 De Gran Via (Oakmoss, Patchouli, Bulgarian Rose, Geranium) may smell similar to Moonlight Rose Van Cleef & Arpels.
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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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