What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is patchouli leaf and cacao. The heart brings Bulgarian rose and iris flower. On the skin it settles into suede and leather. Overall it smells woody and leather.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Moonlight Patchouli Van Cleef & Arpels notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli Van Cleef & Arpels EDP in detail
Moonlight Patchouli Van Cleef & Arpels EDP carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Other Van Cleef & Arpels perfumes
The house has 31 perfumes here, led by Bois Dore Van Cleef & Arpels, Bois d'Amande Van Cleef & Arpels and First.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Zara Imperial Purple. Base notes like suede and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Moonlight Patchouli Van Cleef & Arpels: day or night?
It works in the day and at night.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by leather and patchouli. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and leather smells and notes like Bulgarian rose and suede. Less obvious notes include woody notes and fruity notes. Perfume fans rate it 4.06 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Moonlight Patchouli Van Cleef & Arpels price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €159. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Valentino Donna and Louis Vuitton Nouveau Monde.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2022.
If you like Moonlight Patchouli Van Cleef & Arpels, try these
Similar picks to try: Valentino Donna (2 shared notes), Louis Vuitton Nouveau Monde (5 shared notes), Zara Imperial Purple (3 shared notes) and Zara Magnificent Black (2 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Zara Magnificent Black starts from €59.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
When did Moonlight Patchouli Van Cleef & Arpels come out?
It came out in 2016.
Is Moonlight Patchouli Van Cleef & Arpels unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does it project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.