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8.3 / 10 1010 Ratings
A popular perfume by Van Cleef & Arpels for women and men, released in 2017. The scent is sweet-woody. It is being marketed by Interparfums.
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Main accords

Sweet
Woody
Spicy
Creamy
Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Mineral notesMineral notes PepperPepper
Heart Notes Heart Notes
VanillaVanilla CedarwoodCedarwood
Base Notes Base Notes
Tonka bean absoluteTonka bean absolute White muskWhite musk

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
8.31010 Ratings
Longevity
7.8899 Ratings
Sillage
7.2894 Ratings
Bottle
8.3843 Ratings
Value for money
7.6590 Ratings
Submitted by OPomone, last update on 10/18/2025.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the Collection Extraordinaire collection.

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Reviews

44 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Hartsy3

99 Reviews
Hartsy3
Hartsy3
2  
Cut wood meets fresh baked snikerdoodles
Gosh what a gorgeous smell! At first spray it is a beautiful spicy, complex woodsy fragrance. It may lean a bit masculine for some, especially at first.

However, as it dries, this softens up in such a delicate and lovely way. Hints of vanilla and cinnamon come through and it takes on a gourmand persona. Like snickerdoodle cookies. However, it still maintains a more "clean" aroma, and is not overly gourmand. I don't want to eat it per se, but I do keep sniffing myself and it's heavenly!
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Dnf

10 Reviews
Dnf
Dnf
2  
Sweet, creamy and powdery.
Ok for the Prada Luna Rossa black side but only at the opening. (Musk/Pepper).
From mid to dry it's Fat Electrician's Free State orange. Well almost.. Take Fat Electrician, strongly dilute the vetiver and its smoky side and add a big dose of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.. Call it what you want but it's a bit like that. Also found in this creamy mixture a little teak with tonka, or I would say a sandalwood to my nose. It's pretty well done but I must admit that I really expected something else. Especially since I'm not a fan of F.E
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Ninamariah

284 Reviews
Ninamariah
Ninamariah
1  
Elegant and classy Vanilla with Tonka
This house is so underrated and I don’t know if men has found their perfumes. They have many unisex ones like Bois Doré and even the rosy ones are so intriguing on men, especially Moonlight Rose

The scent is warm, very classy yet cozy. I love the mineral notes with Vanilla instead of brown sugary notes which sometimes ruins the beautiful Vanilla. There is a little bit salty feeling which makes this scent unique. Like almost all VC&As this is quite simple blend and that’s why they are so versatile, you can wear them wherever you want. The base is smooth and Cedar wood with Tonka and White musk create a soft and sensual touch to the blend. It wraps around you and it hugs you affectionately. The scent is lingering beautifully, not loudly, it’s an elegance in the bottle. VC&A’s style to make Vanilla is exceptional because it’s always classy, never a heavy gourmand which would be clearly edible. The longevity is surprisingly good and I can smell it on my skin next morning if I have sprayed it in the evening.

This scent shares the same dna with Orchidée Vanille and Bois d'Iris - both of them are my favorites as well.

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Astralmonad

60 Reviews
Astralmonad
Astralmonad
1  
Winter staple. Luxuriously smooth.
Amazing and phenomenal smooth vanilla-almond-tonka bean scent. A staple in my collection for winter and fall, so I have a backup bottle. The projection on this is fairly discreet but it's a beautiful scent for your personal bubble or for personal encounters with others. Longevity is 3-4 hours max on my skin. I would compare this scent's similarity to Commodity's Milk Expressive or L'orchestre Parfums Piano Santal, but a much nicer and smoother version that is free of unpleasant accords.
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Loulou31

90 Reviews
Loulou31
Loulou31
1  
Douceur boisée
Un très joli parfum boisé, avec une belle note d amande verte qui arrondie le tout. C est bien mélange, ça se pose délicatement sur la peau pour anvoyer des effluves élégantes autour de vous.
Le sillage est modéré mais je l ai sentie très correctement au grès de mes mouvements.
J aile les boisés pas trop sec et c est le cas ici.
Le flacon est sobre mais de bonne facture, c est élégant ,simple et chic comme son jus.
Un air de silky woods en moins sucre et avec une amande verte et croquante. C est un OUI pour moi
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6
Like a warm cup of vanilla infused almond milk, addictively delicious.
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5
Wonderful tonka note mixed in with sweet vanilla, an absolute gem to spray on a cosy, indoor relaxing night.
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1
Gourmand vanilla and tonka bean in harmony with woods, but as the mineral spiciness fades, so does the thrill.
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3
Warm, very elegant yet cozy. Love mineral notes w/ Vanilla instead of sugary. Lingering beautifully, not loudly. The base is smooth, soft.
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3
Powdery, vanilla-tonka bomb. Warm and enveloping without being overwhelming. Elegance in a bottle.
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1 year ago
2
"Scratchy" vanilla and tonka beans are on a basis of musc, musc is not overwhelming, but vanilla is. It is too much.
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1 year ago
2
Sort of like lathering boston cream on your skin with its fluffy, airy silkiness. Not too sweet or cloying. Not too powdery or dense. Nice!
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2
Definitely noticeable mineral notes that would run across the vanilla. Other than that, there was no noticeable notes or nuance nor in the dry down.
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12 months ago
1
As a fan of warm, sophisticated fragrances, Bois Doré by Van Cleef & Arpels has quickly become one of my favorites.
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Today I bake...
tomorrow I brew...
and the day after tomorrow
oh yes
the day after tomorrow
I guess I have to
see the Tonka exorcist.
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