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    Reflet Sur L'Okavango vs. Van Cleef

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    Van Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels bottle

    Van Cleef

    Van Cleef & Arpels
    Eau de Parfum1993
    New comparison

    Reflet Sur L'Okavango rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Reflet Sur L'Okavango vs. Van Cleef
    Reflet Sur L'OkavangoVan Cleef
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20191993
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerSonia ConstantPascal Giraux
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Reflet Sur L'Okavango

    Floral
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Honey

    Van Cleef

    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Green
    Sweet
    Vanilla
    White Floral
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AmarulaPapyrus
    BergamotGalbanumMarigoldNeroliRaspberry
    Heart
    IrisAcaciaLoquat
    GeraniumOrange BlossomJasmineRose
    Base
    Tonka BeanMopaneSycamore maple
    Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Reflet Sur L'Okavango vs. Van Cleef
    Reflet Sur L'OkavangoVan Cleef
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is not a loud fragrance. It asks you to lean in rather than project outward. The papyrus opening is authentic and slightly rough, which some will love and others will find too green.Reflet Sur L'Okavango
    Van Cleef opens with bright citrus and green notes, settling into something more intimate over time. The vanilla warmth develops as the florals emerge.Van Cleef