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Van Cleef & ArpelsCollection ExtraordinaireDiscontinued

Moonlight Patchouli (EDP)

2016

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Versions Timeline

2016

Moonlight Patchouli (Original Release)

Price Range
$105 – $185

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Sonia Constant

"Moonlight Patchouli is a polished woody chypre centered on patchouli, cacao, floral nuances, and supple leather. Its opening combines patchouli leaf with cacao and woody notes, creating a dark but smooth introduction rather than an aggressively earthy one. Bulgarian rose and iris form a refined heart, giving the composition a soft floral and powdery character. Suede and leather create a tactile base, while fruity nuances add warmth and roundness. Despite its name, the patchouli is integrated into a broader composition of iris, cocoa, rose, and suede rather than dominating the entire fragrance. The overall effect is elegant, modern, and quietly sensual, with a distinctive balance between darkness and softness."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Sophisticated
Mysterious
Sensual
Elegant
Warm

Occasions

Dinner
Date
Formal
Daily Use
Night Out

Fun Facts

Moonlight Patchouli was created by perfumer Sonia Constant.

The fragrance presents patchouli through a refined suede, iris, and cacao framework rather than as a dense patchouli soliflore.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
WoodyEarthySweetFloralPowderyLeatheryFruity

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

patchouli leaf
cacao
woodsy notes
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

bulgarian rose
iris flower
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

suede
leather
fruity notes

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Moonlight Patchouli is generally experienced as a soft, polished suede and iris fragrance with cacao, rose, dried-fruit, and woody nuances. The patchouli provides structure and a green, slightly dark character, but it remains integrated and supportive rather than overwhelming. The overall impression is refined, smooth, and quietly sensual.”

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