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The Van Cleef & Arpels house is at the origin of original creations such as “the zip necklace”, the “Blue Heart” diamond of 30.82 carats or even the “Blue Princess” sapphire. In 1976, the jewelry house amazed by releasing its first perfume "First". In 2009, Van Cleef & Arpels unveiled “Orchidée Vanille”, a fragrance from the “Extraordinary Collection”.
Vanilla Orchid a multi-faceted vanilla with Van Cleef & Arpels
The “Extraordinary Collection” of the jewelry house aims to honor a noble and extraordinary ingredient. “Orchidée Vanille” is an emotional fragrance, loaded with enchantment and magic. The exoticism of vanilla is unveiled here in all its facets. The perfumer who imagined "Orchidée Vanille" wished to offer a fresh and sensual interpretation evoking an intoxicating oriental journey. With its very deep carnal side, “Orchidée Vanille” sublimates the women who wear it. Elegant, soft and languid, this essence could not be more delicious. "Orchidée Vanille" seems to be an invitation to travel, a journey inspired by nature, a journey that takes us to the world of exotic sensuality.
The gourmet notes of the Vanilla Orchid perfume
The vanilla here is intensely addictive. Whatever facet it reveals to us, we cannot get away from the smell of this same vanilla. Soft and warm, vanilla is here accompanied by floral, fruity and woody notes, cradled by languid musks. It is a perfumer who knows vanilla perfectly well, Randa Hammami, who is at the origin of this composition. "Orchidée Vanille" begins with fruity notes, such as tangerine and lychee, which then offers a taste of exoticism. In the heart, vanilla is alternately sweet, sweet, floral or fruity, it is mixed with Bulgarian rose and violet flower. Finally, the base of “Vanilla Orchid” becomes powdery, suave and Gourmand, because it is composed of tolu balm, cedar wood and white musks. The iconic bottle resembles all the bottles in the “Extraordinary Collection”. Rectangular in shape, it features an imposing glass. In the center, a sober embossed label indicates the name of the perfume as well as a number. The latter corresponds to the test number chosen by the Van Cleef & Arpels house.
A wonderful part of the Extraordinary Collection… Orchidée Vanille. Here, vanilla is in the spotlight and reveals its most intimate secrets. Its composition makes vanilla addictive like never before. Its notes, at the same time sweet, fruity, and suave make “Vanilla Orchid” one of the most magical essences of the Extraordinary Collection.