Van Cleef, from Van Cleef & Arpels was released in 1993. The perfumer behind this creation is Pascal Giraux. It has the top notes of Bergamot, English Marigold, Galbanum, Neroli, and Raspberry, middle notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, and Rose, and base notes of Cedarwood, Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, and Vanilla.
Love this fragrance! For me it's a pretty harsh unforgiving floriental opening which is strong with resinous goodness, nose burningly so. Have no doubt Van Cleef is a no holds barred fragrance but as it settles the tonka bean, vanilla and creamy sandalwood tone it all down to a lovely elegant scent. I enjoy the strength and quality of this juice I picked it out as being something my girlfriend would enjoy due to her love of YSL Opium, not that they're similar but put me in mind of each other. This is for women who like their perfume in a more traditional and less contemporary sense. Van Cleef is warm, inviting and lasts for an age and I was right my girl loves it!