Van Cleef & Arpels · 2002
Murmure
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising
Mixed
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Murmure by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Floral fragrance for women. Murmure was launched in 2002. Murmure was created by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Freesia, Mandarin Orange and White Rose; middle notes are Jasmine, Lily, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Cinnamon; base notes are Brazilian Rosewood, Cedar and Vanilla. Murmure is as delicate as a gentle whisper (murmure means whisper in French). It is as gorgeous and elegant as a fresh bouquet of white flowers and is dedicated to a young, gracious woman who likes classic, but fresh floral fragrances. The center of the composition contains Sambak jasmine and white flowers, with a fresh opening and a classic woody base. The top notes include mandarin, freesia and white roses. The middle notes incorporate Sambac jasmine, orange blossom, wild violet, tuberose and lily. The base carries vanilla, palisander and cedar. The perfume was created by Jacques Cavallier and Alberto Morillas in 2002.
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans feminine
The verdict
Best for
Van Cleef & Arpels is a Parisian high-jewellery house (founded 1896, Place Vendôme) whose fragrance line carries the same discreet luxury signature. The 22 live pieces on Scendira split across unisex (10), feminine (8), masculine (4) and cover Floral (7), Fresh (6), Woody (3) and Gourmand (6). Prices span the full luxury range: $18.92-$699.99 (average $221). Standout live pieces: Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme ($699.99,.26, leathery, woody cologne with smoky herbs), Orchidée Vanille ($279.90,.26, sweet vanilla, almond, and rose powder), Bois d'Iris ($109.81,.25, powdery iris with salty woods and smoky vetiver), First Parfum ($399.99,.24, soft floral bouquet, peachy berries, musky honeyed warmth) and Tsar ($449.99,.20, herbal green cologne, pine and oakmoss). Van Cleef is the answer to "heritage French luxury fragrance with jeweller-level restraint", First (1976) and Tsar (1989) are recognized classics.
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