From the opening of its boutique on Place Vendôme, the Van Cleef & Arpels house met with resounding success. It all began with revolutionary jewelry, synonymous with modernity and avant-garde design. Van Cleef & Arpels then transposed its high jewelry expertise into perfumery. Since then, Van Cleef & Arpels has signed exceptional creations, crafted from sublime raw materials. This is notably the case with the new Moonlight Rose by Van Cleef & Arpels, an extraordinary fragrance that enriches the Collection Extraordinaire.
The Collection Extraordinaire by Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly renowned in the olfactory world. Indeed, it draws on legendary perfumery raw materials, in order to better enhance them and reveal them in their most sumptuous facet. In 2023, this high-end assortment of fragrances welcomes a newcomer. Named Moonlight Rose by Van Cleef & Arpels, it depicts the beauty of a rose under moonlight. So, what is the composition signed by Fabrice Pellegrin really about? Let us break it down.
Rose, the central element of the Van Cleef & Arpels fragrance
Moonlight Rose by Van Cleef & Arpels reveals the scent of a unique rose. Indeed, it is a fragrance built around a majestic floral heart. To achieve such singularity, it is a juice combining two exceptional rose qualities. The first is one of the most widely used by perfumers. This is Bulgarian rose. It is at once gourmand, sweet and floral. In fact, the surprise comes rather from the second rose essence. Fabrice Pellegrin set his sights on Taif rose, a more little-known species belonging to the Damanesca variety. It comes from a village in the Middle East, located at over 2000 m altitude. So that its scent is not altered by the heat of the sun's rays, its petals are hand-picked in the cool of dawn. Moreover, this rose grows under exceptional climatic conditions. This gives it its singularity, both honeyed and spicy. This duo creates an intense blend and reveals a rose of unmatched beauty.
What are the other facets of Moonlight Rose by Van Cleef & Arpels?
Although rose is the central element of this creation, it is not alone in this recipe. This noble flower is enhanced by other ingredients.
A fragrance with a fruity breath
First of all, Moonlight Rose by Van Cleef & Arpels also seduces with its gourmand character. As such, its scent incorporates a sweet, tangy raspberry note. This recalls the sweet marmalade of childhood and immediately makes one's mouth water.
A spicy creation
The spicy facet of the rose is further amplified by the addition of other raw materials, such as pink pepper. Moreover, in a floral and spicy movement, it pairs with geranium.
A suave intensity that does not lack depth
Finally, know that Moonlight Rose by Van Cleef & Arpels lacks nothing in persistence. It displays excellent longevity on the skin. Its captivating charm and strong character come from a darker, more intense base. Indeed, Moonlight Rose by Van Cleef & Arpels develops toward woodier base notes, built on patchouli and oakmoss.
Generally speaking, Moonlight Rose is very close to the scent of Rose Rouge by Van Cleef & Arpels. However, the latter is woodier, while Moonlight Rose places greater emphasis on the sweet facet of this flower.