WS-VC&-1978

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

1978Men

aromatic up front, then woody, settling into warm spicy.

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Leather fragrance for men. Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme was launched in 1978. The nose behind this fragrance is Louis Monnet. Top notes are Lavender, Juniper Berries, Basil, Green Notes, Caraway, Sage, Bergamot, Marjoram and Citruses;…

aromatic woody warm spicy fresh spicy

Nose: Louis Monnet

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Lavender, Juniper Berries, Basil, Green Notes, Caraway, Sage, Bergamot, Marjoram, Citruses
Heart· 2–4h
Rose, Carnation, Patchouli, Vetiver, Cloves, Jasmine, Cedar, Spicy Notes, Artemisia, Orris Root
Drydown· 6h+
Leather, Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood, Labdanum, Amber, Coconut

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

95%

68%

66%

58%

51%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter40%Fall36%Spring18%Summer6%Night63%Day37%Wears male83%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Van Cleef & Arpels picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme smell like?

aromatic up front, then woody, settling into warm spicy. Dominant accords: aromatic, woody, warm spicy.

What notes are in Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme?

Top: Lavender, Juniper Berries, Basil, Green Notes, Caraway, Sage, Bergamot, Marjoram, Citruses. Heart: Rose, Carnation, Patchouli, Vetiver, Cloves, Jasmine, Cedar, Spicy Notes, Artemisia, Orris Root. Base: Leather, Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood, Labdanum, Amber, Coconut.

How long does Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme best for?

Winter is the top pick (40%). Fall is second at 36%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme?

Night wear leads at 63%. Day is a secondary pick at 37%.

Is Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 83% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme?

Composed by Louis Monnet. Released in 1978.