Moonlight Rose

What is the Collection Extraordinaire by Van Cleef & Arpels?

The Collection Extraordinaire by Van Cleef & Arpels was born in 2009. Deeply inspired by nature, it brings together exceptional fragrances, each showcasing raw materials emblematic of the perfumer's palette. With the Collection Extraordinaire, the most legendary ingredients reveal themselves in their most accomplished form. With their incredible precision, these scents, rich with emotion, project the image of a dreamed-of nature. The Collection Extraordinaire by Van Cleef & Arpels is the absolute embodiment of quality, splendor and natural simplicity.

Van Cleef & Arpels creates a fragrance resembling a rose at dusk

Moonlight Rose by Van Cleef & Arpels paints a very poetic, almost dreamlike image: it is inspired by a rose under moonlight. Moonlight Rose by Van Cleef & Arpels thus immortalizes the tenderness of a fleeting moment. It resembles a soft light cast above a rose garden. With it, the atmosphere is soothing. The outside light is in perfect harmony with the temperature. The alchemy on the skin is perfect. Nevertheless, Moonlight Rose by Van Cleef & Arpels remains a syrupy and highly sensual fragrance. Endowed with a strong character, it beautifully embodies the contemporary woman, both strong and independent.

Moonlight Rose by Van Cleef & Arpels, a floral scent in a sumptuous bottle

Moonlight Rose by Van Cleef & Arpels was created by perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin. As its name suggests, it is a highly floral fragrance, composed of two different roses. The first is renowned for its intense, suave breath, with sweet and gourmand accents. This is Bulgarian rose. The second is a more little-known species. Taif rose comes from a village in the Middle East, located at 2000 m altitude. This plant grows under exceptional climatic conditions and is hand-harvested in the cool of early morning. As a result, its scent is not altered by the sun's rays. It gives off a delectable floral, spicy and honeyed blend. Pink pepper and geranium amplify its spicy scent. Patchouli and oakmoss lend it more depth. Finally, raspberry enhances this recipe with its gourmand quality. Moonlight Rose by Van Cleef & Arpels comes in a bottle common to all fragrances in the Collection Extraordinaire. A true precious jewel, it reveals itself in a massive, elongated shape, colored in glossy black, in contrast with its embossed white label.