Orchid Leather Van Cleef & Arpels Cologne

Details and Care

Orchid Leather Van Cleef & Arpels is a unisex fragrance launched in 2021 and created by the perfumer Julien Rasquinet. The scent capitalizes on the unique leather profile with its amber, animalic, smoky, sweet notes. Cistus and vanilla pod are the elements that combine to create the leathery aroma and are accompanied by rich spices and fruits to create the evocative fragrance.

Fragrance Family

Chypre, leather

Scent Notes:

Top Notes: cardamom, plum accord

Middle Notes: black leather accord, incense

Base Notes: cistus essence, vanilla pod absolute

Questions and Answers

Q: How does Orchid Leather Van Cleef & Arpels smell?

A: The scent story opens with a rich, boozy plum that is accentuated by the warmth of the vanilla base notes. The perfume surprises the wearer with its sweet and spicy combination before helping them cozy up to the plush, supple leather notes and foundation.

Q: Where do you apply Orchid Leather Van Cleef & Arpels?

A: To increase the longevity of the fragrance, spray onto your major pulse points, such as behind your ears, at the base of your neck, on the wrists, behind the knees and in the inner elbows.

Q: What is the fragrance concentration?

A: Orchid Leather Van Cleef & Arpels is an Eau de Parfum, so the fragrance concentration is between 15% and 20%. EDPs have a higher concentration than Eau de Toilette fragrances. The greater concentration results in a longer wear time, meaning less need for reapplication.

Q: Is Orchid Leather Van Cleef & Arpels for him or her?

A: Orchid Leather Van Cleef & Arpels is a unisex fragrance for him and her. The lighter notes of plum and vanilla subdue the richer notes of cardamom and leather, creating a scent that hangs in the balance between masculine and feminine.

Q: Does Orchid Leather Van Cleef & Arpels last long?

A: Orchid Leather Van Cleef & Arpels is a longer-lasting fragrance because it is an EDP. With the higher oil concentration, an EDP perfume will last up to five hours. The duration can differ from wearer to wearer because of body chemistry and environment. That said, on average, Orchid Leather Van Cleef & Arpels should last between four and five hours.

Q: What fragrances smell similar?

A: Orchid Leather Van Cleef & Arpels is a rich leathery fragrance. If you like its combination of amber and spice, consider three others: Amber & Leather by Maison Alhambra, Leather Jadeed by Rayef and Fiery Leather & Rhubarb by Dossier Originals.

Q: What season should I wear Orchid Leather Van Cleef & Arpels?

A: Orchid Leather Van Cleef & Arpels is a warm and rich scent. The notes of leather, vanilla, and other spices make the fragrance an ideal fall or winter perfume. Still, if you are fond of the scent, there is no reason you can't enjoy it year-round.

Q: Where can I buy it?

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