Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels
Men 2010
Description
Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels is an oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2010, this composition was created by Domitille Michalon Bertier and Olivier Polge. In its opening, the top notes unfold leather, yerba mate, rosemary, bergamot and lemon. The heart reveals tea and valley lily, while the base settles on tonka bean, incense,…
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Key notes
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Top
leather
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Heart
Tea
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Base
tonka bean
Community
868 votes
- Positive 92%
- Negative 6.9%
- Neutral 1.3%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
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What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
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Season
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849 votes
Time of day
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Fragrance profile
About Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels is an oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2010, this composition was created by Domitille Michalon Bertier and Olivier Polge. In its opening, the top notes unfold leather, yerba mate, rosemary, bergamot and lemon. The heart reveals tea and valley lily, while the base settles on tonka bean, incense, benzoin, almond and amber.
Musk, amber and animalic Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Spices Woods and mosses Resins and balsams Fruits, vegetables and nuts
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
426 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
513 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
113 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
94 votes
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Maximo.Alfa
I’ve been hunting for this fragrance for years and finally managed to get a bottle just a few days ago; almost a miracle for 2024. Rather than repeating what’s already been said about the notes or longevity, I want to share my personal experience. To me, it is one of the sexiest and most sensual perfumes out there, designed for close encounters, to catch attention at a short distance and to invite someone to come closer. It’s ideal for dates or night outings in any weather that isn’t too hot. My wife absolutely loves it when I wear it on those special occasions where we know exactly where we’re going to end up; a delightful nocturnal treat for a passionate evening.
Maximo.Alfa
I’ve been hunting for this fragrance for years and finally managed to get it a few days ago; almost a miracle for 2024. I won’t repeat the notes or longevity discussion as there are plenty of opinions on that, but I want to share my experience. To me, it is one of the sexiest and most sensual fragrances out there, designed for close encounters: it draws attention but from a short distance, inviting you to come closer. Ideal for dates or night outings in any weather that isn’t too hot. My wife loves it when I wear it for those special occasions where we know exactly what to expect; it’s a nocturnal pleasure for a passionate evening.
jerry drake
How difficult it is to get a bottle of that Midnight in Paris EDP that seems to have disappeared. Rubbing it on the skin is preparing yourself to live a dream night in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, wrapped in a cloud of dusty leather, tonka and incense. The scent changes compared to the EDT, gaining intensity, depth and body. The opening is similar: citrus and rosemary give a fresh impact, and the powdery sweetness is noticed quickly. The differences appear soon: the EDT has a synthetic veil that reminds me of hair lacquer, while the EDP is stronger, with a smoky rubber-like impact, more angular and better across several phases. It’s a charming and hypnotic fragrance that captures your senses like the caress of someone you love. The longevity is notable, around 9 hours without dropping, with a pleasant projection that doesn’t bother. It’s a magical juice, a genius capable of fulfilling wishes, enclosed in one of the most beautiful bottles of all time. If you are lucky enough to have one, shine a torch on the wall and see what happens. It is one of the brightest stars of Van Cleef & Arpels; better to catch it before the bottles run out.
DiegoAlejandro
Although many say it is a feminine fragrance, I find it quite sweet without losing its incredible appeal. Personally, I liked it very much and was surprised by the scent it releases on the skin after application: it’s sexy and I think it’s more suitable for the night, perhaps a date or a romantic dinner. Women find it very attractive, probably due to that sweet touch. I am eager to get it and add it to my collection; great fragrance!
DiegoAlejandro
Although many say it’s feminine, I find it super sweet without losing its incredible essence. I really liked it and was surprised by the scent it leaves on the skin; it’s sexy and I think it’s more for the night, like a date or romantic dinner, as women are crazy about that sweet touch. I’m already eager to get it for my collection; a great fragrance.
ShiseidoTactics
I hadn’t tried the Eau de Parfum version of this wonder (fortunately, I did try the EDT). First of all: it is much less sweet than its little sister, both last a long time on the skin. I agree with those who compare it to Dior Homme. I felt this Eau de Parfum slightly smoky. From my point of view: A DELICIOUS TREAT and it is already on my shopping list (if local speculation ever allows it). I was left with my companion Prieth’s phrase: “For me the key notes are leather, tea and incense”. Even the semicolon Prieth gets right.
gbriel
I haven’t had the chance to try the EDT, but I do have this EDP and can say that for me it becomes very similar to Dior Homme Intense, without that iris note that reminds so much of feminine lipstick, being generally drier and less sweet. The scent isn’t designed to be a monster, but it does make an impression; it feels very natural, with great quality for the price it sells for. It’s excellent, although it has started to bore me; the bottle design is beautiful.
priethcallas
Indeed, it has more aromatic power than the EDT, without being a sillage monster, which I don’t believe was ever V&A’s intention with this beautiful fragrance. Basically, they accentuated some notes to achieve a denser and more compact effect, with an opening marked by that smoky tea note and very soft citrus (a bit more bergamot). For me, the key notes are leather, tea and incense. After eight hours, I began to perceive the incense strongly with tonka bean and some very soft wood notes. After 10 hours, more incense; at 15 hours, amber with a musk impression and even vanilla. I think in some phases it has similarities with Bvlgari Black: both are oriental and share notes like tea, leather, bergamot and amber. The Black has more woods and this one has more resins, with a deeper and sweeter finish, that “burnt rubber” note of the Black. It is an elegant and special fragrance, more for winter and the night. The sillage is heavy at first but softens after an hour, though always perceptible. Longevity is superior to 15 hours, feels good. Note: like many winter fragrances, if we work in heated places, it will smell different than outdoors. In a warm environment it emerges strongly and when we go out into the cold, we perceive it less, but there it is.