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Van Cleef & ArpelsCollection Extraordinaire

Orchid Leather (EDP)

2021

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Versions Timeline

2021

Orchid Leather (Original Release)

Price Range
$190 – $290

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Julien Rasquinet

"Orchid Leather is a unisex Eau de Parfum centered on the contrast between dark leather and creamy sweetness. Cardamom and plum accord create a warm, fruity opening with a subtly spiced character. The heart introduces black leather accord and incense, giving the composition a smoky, resinous depth. Cistus essence and vanilla pod absolute shape the drydown with ambered, balsamic warmth and smooth sweetness. Despite its name, orchid is not part of the documented note pyramid, which instead emphasizes leather, plum, incense, cistus, and vanilla. The overall effect is sensual, enveloping, and especially suited to evening wear and cooler conditions."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Sensual
Mysterious
Sophisticated
Warm
Alluring

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Formal
Night Out
Clubbing

Fun Facts

The fragrance name suggests orchid, but the documented pyramid focuses on leather, plum, incense, cistus, and vanilla instead.

Orchid Leather was created for Van Cleef & Arpels' Collection Extraordinaire by Julien Rasquinet.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
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SpicyFruityLeatherySmokyResinousSweetOrientalCreamy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

cardamom
plum
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

black leather
incense
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

cistus essence
vanilla pod absolute

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Orchid Leather is generally viewed as a deep, sensual leather fragrance with fruity sweetness, a warm spicy opening, and a rich ambered drydown. Reviews highlight plum, incense, vanilla, and cistus as much as the leather effect. The overall reception is positive to mixed, with decent longevity and moderate sillage; some wearers find the leather polished rather than highly realistic.”

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