Van Cleef (1993)
by Van Cleef & Arpels

Beautiful, warm blend that's just perfect for Fall days. It has a bit of a green thing going on at top, which I was looking for, and I purchased VC blind based on the 2 reviews below, including the always trusty vintage*red.

I agree with Hester - does remind me of Safari, which I admire but can not wear (something irritating about it). It also reminds me of Guepard, but VC's florals are not as sharp & spicy and VC is much better quality.

As it dries, VC feels like a vanilla- & tonka- based floriental. It seems much older than its 1993 creation date, yet does not feel dated to me, if that makes sense. This is a fragrance for those who like & appreciate old-school perfumery but don't want to smell like it.

I have difficulty wearing most green florals. Not so with VC. I think I just might have found my perfect green floral, which isn't classified as a green floral at all! :D

24th August, 2011.

Nice aldehyde floral (orange blossom, rose & jasmine) with just enough gallbanum and bergamot in the top notes and cedarwood in the bottom notes to keep it interesting. In a fit of nostalgia, I bought Tiffany on line, thinking that I was buying Van Cleef. Sorry..I get my jewelers confused :) Memorable, if not inspiring, and one of my favorite green florals.

15th October, 2010.

Very nice! A zingy, powdery aldehyde topnote, followed quite quickly by a somewhat nondescript floral melange. From one smelling of Safari, I think this is somewhat similar. Feels older than 1993, must have been a rather lacklustre launch. I imagine lady applying this every day as the final touch to her strictly formal wardrobe. Nice and I'd wear it now and again if given a bottle (pity about that bottle, btw, SO hideous).

24th August, 2009.