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Orchidee Vanille Van Cleef & Arpels

Citrus
Floral
Rose
Fruity
Aromatic
Woody
Powdery
EDP · 2009 · womens

Van Cleef & Arpels is the luxury jewelry house known for its high jewelry craftsmanship, and their fragrance line carries the same attention to refined detail. Orchidee Vanille launched in 2009 as part of their signature collection, reflecting the brand's aesthetic of elegant femininity.

The fragrance opens with bright lychee and mandarin that quickly give way to a floral heart of Bulgarian rose, violet, and bitter almond. The combination creates a slightly tart, sophisticated florality before the base emerges, where tonka bean and vanilla absolute provide a creamy, warm foundation. The overall composition is a floral oriental that balances sweetness with subtle spice and woody notes from cedarwood, avoiding the one-dimensional gourmand territory despite its strong vanilla and almond accords.

Orchidee Vanille works best for those drawn to romantic, sensual fragrances with a touch of gourmand appeal but who prefer their vanillas tempered by florals and wood. It's a solid choice for cooler seasons or evening wear, when its creamy, slightly powdery drydown can fully develop. This fragrance aligns with The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
19%
Floral
90%
Rose
80%
Fruity
19%
Aromatic
30%
Woody
30%
Powdery
21%
Vanilla
100%
Sweet
100%
Gourmand
81%
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Top · 0–30 min
Lychee
Lychee
Delicate, floral, and slightly watery, lychee has a feminine sweetness that is lighter and more transparent than most tropical fruits. It adds an Asian-inflected freshness to florals, sitting somewhere between peony and melon in character. Often found in contemporary light florals aimed at a broad, mainstream audience.
Mandarin
Mandarin
The softest and sweetest of the citrus family, less sharp than orange, rounder than bergamot. Mandarin has a slightly floral, almost candied quality that bridges the gap between fresh and oriental. It's often used to add warmth and approachability to citrus openings without tipping into fruit salad.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Bitter Almond
Bitter Almond
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.
Violet
Violet
Sweet, powdery, and faintly green, violet sits between floral and earthy in a way that feels distinctly old-world glamorous. The leaf and the flower smell quite different: the flower is sugary and delicate, while violet leaf is fresh and slightly vegetal. Together they create a note that feels both nostalgic and current.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Cedar
Cedar
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.
Vanilla Absolute
Vanilla Absolute
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match87% 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 Hedonist87% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

🏛️
The Heirloom83% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
Citrus19%
Floral90%
Rose80%
Fruity19%
Aromatic30%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
EDP
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Cheapest price for Van Cleef Arpels Orchidee Vanille Van Cleef & Arpels? +
$7.99 at ScentSplit. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Van Cleef Arpels Orchidee Vanille Van Cleef & Arpels smell like? +
Van Cleef & Arpels is the luxury jewelry house known for its high jewelry craftsmanship, and their fragrance line carries the same attention to refined detail. Orchidee Vanille launched in 2009 as part of their signature collection, reflecting the brand's aesthetic of elegant femininity. The fragrance opens with bright lychee and mandarin that quickly give way to a floral heart of Bulgarian rose, violet, and bitter almond. The combination creates a slightly tart, sophisticated florality before the base emerges, where tonka bean and vanilla absolute provide a creamy, warm foundation. The overall composition is a floral oriental that balances sweetness with subtle spice and woody notes from cedarwood, avoiding the one-dimensional gourmand territory despite its strong vanilla and almond accords. Orchidee Vanille works best for those drawn to romantic, sensual fragrances with a touch of gourmand appeal but who prefer their vanillas tempered by florals and wood. It's a solid choice for cooler seasons or evening wear, when its creamy, slightly powdery drydown can fully develop. This fragrance aligns with The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom.
What are the notes in Van Cleef Arpels Orchidee Vanille Van Cleef & Arpels? +
Top: Lychee, Mandarin. Heart: Bitter Almond, Bulgarian Rose, Violet. Base: Cedar, Tonka Bean, Vanilla Absolute.
What fragrance family is Orchidee Vanille Van Cleef & Arpels? +
Van Cleef Arpels Orchidee Vanille Van Cleef & Arpels belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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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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