By the master perfumer Louis Monnet, Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme (EDT) is the mythical, masculine opulence, like the great dark man who was in those Barclay cigarette ads back in the 80s. The fresh aromatic opening includes the notes of basil, bergamot, green notes, juniper berries, marjoram, thyme and lavender. The heart is warm and even hot, featured with woody notes of Guaiac, patchouli and vetiver, tender floral and sensual spices. Dark and mysterious, masculine base notes are composed of amber, castoreum, smoky incense, dark leather, oak moss and musk.

Yes, there is certainly a significant luxury soap element to it, but that is what makes it so ravishing. These alipathic aldehydes exalt everything, including the incense base. This Van Cleef & Arpels perfume can also last very long for an EDT version, a straight 6 – 12 hours and projects 6 feet around you.

Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme is a true gem. It evokes everything that is dark, elusive and complex. Average young men are more inclined towards spice bomb or Armani code (nothing is wrong with that) and they don’t even bother to smell this old masterpiece. This is another example of perfume perfection. Its youthful, yet for men only. Its not dated but a timeless classic in all respects. The nose created a masterpiece. Lightning never strikes twice.

Perfumista.org recommend that Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme Van Cleef & Arpels is best usage for day in Spring season . In addition, Lavender and Juniper Berries are two main notes that you can easy scent.