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    Via Veneto vs. Van Cleef

    Very similar
    Van Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels bottle

    Van Cleef

    Van Cleef & Arpels
    Eau de Parfum1993
    New comparison

    Van Cleef wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Via Veneto vs. Van Cleef
    Via VenetoVan Cleef
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19951993
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerPascal Giraux
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Via Veneto

    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    White Floral
    Mossy
    Tuberose
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy

    Van Cleef

    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Green
    Sweet
    Vanilla
    White Floral
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotMandarin Orange
    BergamotGalbanumMarigoldNeroliRaspberry
    Heart
    TuberoseJasmineVanillaAmber
    GeraniumOrange BlossomJasmineRose
    Base
    SandalwoodOakmossPatchouliVetiver
    Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Via Veneto vs. Van Cleef
    Via VenetoVan Cleef
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Tuberose and oakmoss do not always play together. One is floral, bright, assertive; the other is earthy, mossy, grounding. Most compositions keep them apart, bright florals up front.Via Veneto
    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