VAN CLEEF

Van Cleef and Arpels launched its first fragrance, the namesake First, in 1976 (26 years after the Place Vendome jewellery house was founded in 1906). The fragrance arm has operated under Inter Parfums license since 2007. Releases such as Bois d'Iris, Orchidee Vanille, Patchouli Blanc, and Rose Velours sit in the Extraordinaire and Collection Extraordinaire series, translating the jeweller's restrained aesthetic into fragrance.

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Where Van Cleef and Arpels Comes From

Sourcing authentic Van Cleef and Arpels bottles is more constrained than the catalogue size implies. Van Cleef and Arpels launched its first fragrance, the namesake First, in 1976 (26 years after the Place Vendome jeweller was founded). The fragrance arm has operated under Inter Parfums license since 2007; the Extraordinaire and Collection Extraordinaire series carry the jeweller's restraint into fragrance. Inter Parfums-licensed bottles ship in the original jewellery-house outer carton with the production batch printed on the base. Production batches are cross-referenced against the house's verified import partner records before listing. Global delivery is handled through DHL Express, insured, with the tracking link reaching the inbox within hours of pickup. Looking for an out-of-stock Van Cleef and Arpels bottle? Reach our sourcing desk and we can usually locate it.

Common Questions About Van Cleef and Arpels Fragrances

Does Van Cleef and Arpels make perfumes?

Yes. The Place Vendome jewellery house launched its first fragrance, the namesake First, in 1976 (26 years after the jeweller was founded in 1906). Since 2007 the fragrance arm has operated under Inter Parfums license. The line spans the Extraordinaire and Collection Extraordinaire series, including First, Reve, Orchidee Vanille, Bois d'Iris, Patchouli Blanc, and Rose Velours.

Is Van Cleef perfume worth buying?

For collectors who like jewellery-house perfumery (Cartier, Bvlgari, Tiffany, Chopard), Van Cleef sits comfortably in that aesthetic. The Extraordinaire series in particular runs at higher concentration with more restrained, polished compositions that read closer to niche than mainstream designer. Pricing sits in the mid-niche range.

What is the most popular Van Cleef fragrance?

First (1976) remains the canonical reference and the original namesake release. From the modern catalogue, Orchidee Vanille and Bois d'Iris are the strongest-performing in the Collection Extraordinaire. Patchouli Blanc draws the patchouli-leaning crowd. Browse the lineup at our Van Cleef and Arpels collection.