| One of the first jewellers to open in Place Vendome in Paris when Alfred Van Cleef and his brother-in-law Charles Arpels moved there in 1906, both were sons of Dutch jewel merchants. It still remains the company’s headquarters. | ||||
| First (for Her) | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 1976 |
A floral aldehyde parfum created by Jean-Claude Elléna of Givaudan, with top notes of bergamot, blackcurrant buds and mandarin, heart notes of Jasmin, narcissus, aldehydes, rose, ylang-ylang and cloves, and base notes of sandalwood, vanilla, musk, tonka bean and amber, classified B5f. Presented in a diamond shaped bottle with a pendant stopper designed by Jacques Llorente. The marketing was under the direction of Claude Saujet of Orlané The currant advertising emphasises the fragrances stylish glamour and suitability for women of all ages and types. (2004) | |
| First (for Her) | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 1976 |
As above but as an edp | |
| First (for Her) | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 1976 |
As above but as an edt | |
| Van Cleef & Arpels Homme | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 1978 |
A rich dry leather chypre edt, classified D7m. | |
| Pour Homme | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 1978 |
With top notes of bergamot and thyme; heart notes of carnation, artemisia and patchouli on base notes of moss and leather. | |
| Gem | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 1987 |
Created by Roger Pellegrino of Firmenich; a rich woody oriental parfum with top notes of marigold and camomile, heart notes of tuberose, ylang-ylang, sage and cloves, on base notes of cypress, patchouli and vanilla, classified F5f. Presented in an octangular bottle designed by Joel Desgrippes and made by Verrières Brosse | |
| Gem | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 1987 |
As above but as an edt | |
| Van Cleef (for Her) | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 1993 |
Created by Andre Girodroux; a crisp fruity floral-oriental parfum with top notes of bergamot, neroli, galbanum, orange blossom, tagetes and raspberry, heart notes of rose, jasmine, lily of the valley, ylang-ylang and hyacinth on base notes of vetiver, vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and amber. Presented in a crystal diamond-like facetted bottle designed by Serge Mansau. | |
| Van Cleef (for Her) | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 1993 |
As above but as an edp | |
| Van Cleef (for Him) | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 1993 |
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| Miss Arpels | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 1995 |
23rd June in Cape Town, South Africa; a fresh fruity-floral young yet sophisticated parfum with top notes of basil, bay leaves and lemon, heart notes of watermelon, angelica, freesia, peony and jasmine on base notes of vanilla, peach and sandalwood. Presented in a 50ml bottle, 50ml spray and 100ml spray bottle designed by Serge Mansau. | |
| Miss Arpels | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 1995 |
As above but as an edt | |
| Birmane | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 1999 |
October; the name is French for Burma; created by Richard Herpin, a fruity floral fragrance with top notes are of kumquat, peach and freesia, heart notes of jasmine, rose and scarlet lily on base notes of tonka bean, musk and cedar. Presented in a multi-faceted, jewel-cut bottle with a red cap and the name across the central facet | |
| Eau de Tsar | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 1999 |
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| Murmure | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 2002 |
A powdery floral edt with notes of rose, freesia and jasmine | |
| Zanzibar | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 2002 |
An edt presented in a chromed square dispenser. | |
| Les Saisons | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 2004 |
An edt | |
| First Eau de toilette d'été | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | 2005 |
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| First – eau légére sans alcool | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | |||
| Zansibar | Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels | Alternative spelling of Zanzibar | ||
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