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Home Fragrances Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire California Reverie
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Eau de parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels California Reverie

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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Identity and Release History

Welcome to the world of Van Cleef & Arpels California Reverie — a fragrance that transports you to sunny dreams of California.

Released in 2014, this perfume became part of the Collection Extraordinaire, embodying the sophistication and artistry of the brand Van Cleef & Arpels.

A symbol of Parisian elegance, the house since 1906 combines jewelry craftsmanship with perfumery, and California Reverie is a prime example of this synthesis, offering to wear a piece of luxury on the skin.

As an eau de parfum, it maintains intensity and longevity, perfectly suited for those who appreciate the durability of fragrance.

In Russia, it is sometimes called "Van Cleef California Riviera," which reflects the dreamy and resort-like atmosphere embedded in the name.

Positioning and Wearability

This fragrance is positioned as feminine, but its universal elegance may appeal to those seeking refined unisex notes.

With a medium sillage, it leaves a soft yet noticeable trace — not intrusive, but enveloping, ideal for daily wear or special moments.

Floral and citrus accents make it a fresh choice for spring and summer days when lightness and inspiration are desired.

If you are looking for alternatives, consider similar fragrances: Tiziana Terenzi White Fire with its bright florality, Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge for more passionate jasmine notes, and By Kilian Prelude to Love, which offers playful elegance.

Each of them complements the palette of California Reverie, expanding the choice for true connoisseurs.

Creators and Influence

Behind the creation of this masterpiece is the talented perfumer Antoine Maisondieu, whose experience in creating complex compositions gave the fragrance depth and harmony.

His work reflects the DNA of Van Cleef & Arpels — impeccable taste and attention to detail, turning California Reverie into not just a perfume, but a story to wear.

This release strengthened the brand's reputation as a master of emotional and artistic fragrances, attracting a new audience that values quality and heritage.

For more information or to purchase, visit the official website of Van Cleef & Arpels, where you can immerse yourself in the world of their exclusive creations.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Girls and women
Middle fragrance longevity

The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression

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Sillage
Middle

It can be felt in close proximity, but does not attract the attention of those around you

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of California Reverie begins with sparkling top notes of mandarin and neroli, creating a sunny and invigorating first impression that instantly lifts the mood.

In the heart of the fragrance, delicate frangipani and sensual jasmine bloom, adding floral depth and a romantic aura that gently envelops.

The base part completes the composition with warm notes of beeswax and sweet vanilla, providing longevity and a cozy aftertaste reminiscent of honeyed sunsets.

Together, these notes, belonging to the groups citrus, floral, white floral, animalic and gourmand, create a multifaceted bouquet that smoothly unfolds on the skin, retaining freshness and warmth in each layer.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Van Cleef & Arpels
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website https://www.vancleefarpels.com
Year of production 2014
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Inter Parfums

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Mandarin
Mandarin
Note photo Neroli
Neroli
Note photo Frangipani
Frangipani
Note photo Jasmine
Jasmine
Note photo Beeswax
Beeswax
Note photo Vanilla
Vanilla

Top notes

Mandarin Neroli

Heart notes

Frangipani Jasmine

Base notes

Beeswax Vanilla

Families

Family Floral Floral

Fragrance characteristics

based on 32 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Complex and profound
3
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
9%
Unisex
19%
Female
72%
What kind of event
Date
13%
Wedding
10%
Sport
13%
Sleep
3%
For party
13%
For every day
10%
Sex
10%
For Holiday
3%
Theatre
10%
Office
13%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
19%
Spring
Spring
25%
Summer
Summer
25%
Autumn
Autumn
31%
For what style / mood
Casual
19%
Gala
25%
Classic
12%
Avant-garde
6%
Romantic
19%
Sporty
19%
For what age
under 18
8%
18-25 years old
12%
26-35 years old
20%
36-45 years
28%
46+ years old
20%
Any
12%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
6%
Enter the cloud
19%
1-2 atomisations
44%
2-3 atomisations
19%
3-4 atomisations
6%
4-5 sprays
6%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
11%
On the wrist
19%
On the knees
4%
On the back of the neck
15%
Behind the ears
15%
On the elbow
11%
On the abdomen
4%
On the back of the hand
4%
On clothes
15%
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4%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
6%
Enter the cloud
19%
1-2 atomisations
44%
2-3 atomisations
19%
3-4 atomisations
6%
4-5 sprays
6%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
19%
Exoticism
5%
Luxury
24%
Euphoria
5%
Passion
24%
Joy
10%
Calm
14%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
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This fragrance just fills you with energy and lightness, it's perfect for summer. Femininity in it is expressed through white flowers, which blend beautifully with citrus and sweet honey, and a drop of vanilla adds tenderness. Although the longevity isn't the highest, the sillage still leaves a pleasant aftertaste 🌸
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Neroli, of course, is bright and interesting, but don't expect simplicity from it. In its development, something more intimate emerges - sweet, creamy floral notes, as well as citrus accents, as if enveloped in honey. It's a fragrance that gives a feeling of summer, sunlight, but at the same time takes you far away from the city hustle. There's something pleasant in it, but also a bit bitter, like a memory of something fleeting
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The scent is summery, really very pleasant. It's as if it fills you with energy and lifts your mood. I feel neroli, citrus, and a little honey in it. But the longevity isn't very high, and the sillage is almost imperceptible 😕
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Flowers, vanilla, and honey create an amazing combination. This perfume fills the air with joy and lightness, as if the world around becomes brighter. It really lifts your mood and gives positive emotions 🌸
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the scent is really warm and joyful. it creates an atmosphere of coziness and calm, pleasantly enveloping you. not too intrusive, but rather soft. sweetish, with powdery notes and a light hint of vanilla and honey
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Citrus notes, jasmine, and the sweetness of honey. This fragrance is like a vacation, creating a relaxing mood. It fills the atmosphere, taking you away from the city bustle and bringing you closer to nature, the sea, and beach landscapes
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The smell is simply terrible. Jasmine here sounds like it was squeezed out of some old rag, and the honeyed sweetness with vanilla only makes the situation worse. Citrus? They're like they've been floating in a barrel of water, no freshness at all. So, subtle and feminine? Rather, nauseating and disgusting
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The scent is simply incredibly light and quiet. After an hour, I barely smell it, only if I press my nose to my skin. But sometimes it unexpectedly appears. At first, very delicate, watery neroli is felt, and then a light floral bitterness is added. There is no sweetness in it. If it were a little more noticeable, it would be great 🌸
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This perfume is completely unimpressive. Summer and spring scents should be light, but this one has a certain heaviness. It's citrus-floral, but with a honey sweetness that's just overpowering. There's almost no freshness, just a suffocating sweetness. I don't recommend it 😒
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Finally got my hands on it. I'm waiting for when I can wear it without any issues. It's truly feminine. Sometimes you just want to be gentle, soft, and sweet. This fragrance is exactly about that
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Mandarin with vanilla, but the floral notes aren't noticeable either on the skin or on the blotter. Nothing new from the bottle either. Overall, the scent isn't bad, but something's missing to really grab you 😔
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The fragrance is light, with powdery-vanilla notes. At first, you can smell tangerine peels, but unfortunately, they quickly disappear 🍊
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First, an invigorating citrus is felt, and then pure jasmine with a slight bitterness sharply appears. The fragrance is truly bright and positive, evoking associations with spring. Although I'm not a fan of jasmine, I recommend everyone who loves it to try it
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Oh, how delighted I am with this fragrance! It's simply a find for summer. It's incredibly feminine and fresh, with bright notes of jasmine. A true spring and summer perfume that's perfect for confident ladies. Its sillage is light but noticeable, and the longevity is pleasing - about 6 hours. Simply super! 🌸
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This fragrance is simply summery, floral, and so juicy! At first, you can feel mandarins and oranges - mmm, and then delicate jasmine and vanilla. Honestly, I don't detect any wax. It's sunny and positive, not heavy at all. The sweetness here isn't cloying; it's refreshed by orange blossom. There's no complexity to it, but it smells very decent and joyful! The longevity is simply excellent! Definitely on my wish list
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