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    Van Cleef vs. Reflet Sur L'Okavango

    Van Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels bottle

    Van Cleef

    Van Cleef & Arpels
    Eau de Parfum1993
    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Reflet Sur L'Okavango rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Van Cleef vs. Reflet Sur L'Okavango
    Van CleefReflet Sur L'Okavango
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19932019
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerPascal GirauxSonia Constant
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Van Cleef

    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Green
    Sweet
    Vanilla
    White Floral
    Woody

    Reflet Sur L'Okavango

    Floral
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Honey

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Van Cleef vs. Reflet Sur L'Okavango
    Van CleefReflet Sur L'Okavango
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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