Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire Bois d'Amande Eau de Parfum 75ml is a refined oriental-woody composition by perfumer Sidonie Lancesseur, launched in 2020 as part of the maison's high-perfumery range. Inspired by the daydream of a moment beneath a blossoming almond tree, it pairs tangy lemon and creamy almond on top with a structural Virginia cedar heart and a soft vanilla-musk drydown — sophisticated, comforting and unisex.
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels is a French luxury jewellery house founded in Paris in 1896. Its Collection Extraordinaire is the maison's high perfumery line — niche-tier compositions inspired by the jewellery house's craft and produced as wearable olfactory jewels. Each fragrance is composed by some of the most established names in French perfumery.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Almond, Lemon
- Heart: Virginia Cedar
- Base: Vanilla, Musk
Olfactory family: Oriental Woody | Launched: 2020 | Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur
Who it's for
Bois d'Amande suits anyone drawn to refined, gourmand-leaning woody compositions — those who appreciate Hermès Vanille Galante, L'Artisan Parfumeur or Frédéric Malle's softer wood entries. It's a year-round wear with particular comfort in autumn and winter, equally well-suited to men and women, and ideal for moments where you want a quiet, sophisticated sillage rather than a loud projection.
How to wear it
- Spray onto pulse points — wrists, base of the neck and behind the ears — at around 15cm
- Apply over moisturised skin to extend longevity
- Avoid rubbing wrists together to preserve the almond and lemon top
- Two to three sprays is plenty; the vanilla-cedar base lingers softly
Specifications
- Size: 75ml
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Gender: Unisex (women and men)
- Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
- Range: Collection Extraordinaire
- Year: 2020
- Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur
- Family: Oriental Woody
