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The house of Van Cleef & Arpels gifted the world with Patchouli Blanc in 2022. A unisex fragrance belonging to the wood and floral families. Jérôme Epinette — the creative mind behind this fragrance. The fragrance belongs to the musk and floral groups. One of the scents from the Collection Extraordinaire collection. The fragrance concentration is eau de parfum.
The sillage is noticeable — present, but never overpowering. On clothing, 1-2 sprays are the recommended amount. This fragrance doesn't rush to leave — you can count on high longevity. Brand country — France: a place that truly knows its way around a great scent. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day
The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
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
The scent of Patchouli Blanc is built as a living composition, where notes flow without rush and without gaps. The style of Van Cleef & Arpels comes through in details that define the fragrance identity. No excess details, only what works, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de parfum supports a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
From the first breath you detect glowing neon top notes: Aldehydes and Pink pepper. Exactly these 2 notes form creative artistic accent that is impossible to miss.
In the central layer you meet Patchouli and Rose holding a spicy-woody direction.
The internal accord map is driven by these accords: Floral, Musc, Wood and Spicy without random overlap. Background accords such as Cosmetic expand the olfactory volume in the background. The stylistic positioning is unisex, which clarifies the composition character. For persistence High points to a sustained drydown presence.
At the note-group layer the profile is anchored in Floral, Musk, Fairy and Spicy. The palette also extends to Wood and Whiteflower.
Taken together Patchouli Blanc holds a coherent structure — the start forms character, the middle layer carries the identity, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the scent structures best understood on skin.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Van Cleef & Arpels |
| Segment | Luxury perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | https://www.vancleefarpels.com |
| Year of production | 2022 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
| License holder | Inter Parfums |
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