Van Cleef & Arpels

Orchidée Vanille shows how often this house returns to vanilla. That material sits at the centre of a style built on woody, sweet and powdery accords. Jasmine and bergamot appear throughout the range as well, while sandalwood adds a dry foundation to many compositions.

Floral, citrus and fruity elements turn up alongside the core accords, giving the sweeter and woodier facets a brighter edge. The result is a catalogue that moves between soft, rounded textures and clearer, more aromatic tones without leaving behind the materials it keeps using.