Van Cleef & Arpels is a French jewelry house, founded in Paris in 1896 by Alfred Van Cleef and his father-in-law Salomon Arpels, and its first boutique opened on Place Vendôme in 1906. The brand is known for its exquisite jewels inspired by nature and fairy tales, for the "invisible setting" technique for precious stones, and for the iconic Alhambra collection with its clover motif. Its clients have included Princess Grace Kelly, the Duchess of Windsor, Maria Callas and Barbara Hutton.

The brand's first perfume, First, came out in 1976 and was created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Féerie, inspired by the world of fairies, followed, along with the luxurious Collection Extraordinaire with fragrances such as Moonlight Patchouli, Bois d’Iris and Orchid Leather, in which each composition is dedicated to a single precious ingredient.

Van Cleef & Arpels fragrances are as refined and poetic as the brand's jewels and are created by some of the best perfumers in the world. You can read more about luxury perfumery in our article What Are Niche Perfumes and Why Are They So Special?.