Van Cleef & ArpelsOriens
Bright berry fruit colliding with a deep, gourmand base of praline
Oriens opens with a sharp burst of raspberry and black currant, sweetened further by a zest of mandarin orange. It sits firmly in the floral family, where jasmine and white flowers provide a clean, petal-heavy transition before the base arrives. As it settles, the scent shifts from fruity to grounded, layering patchouli and vanilla over a thick, sugary praline core. Amber adds a steady warmth to the dry down, ensuring the sweetness clings to the fabric throughout a long afternoon. It is a dense, woody composition that holds its own in air-conditioned interiors.