Gem Eau de Toilette by Van Cleef & Arpels

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Opulence sophistication and pure elegance.

Imagine Joan Collins on the set of Dynasty wearing this fragrance. Gem is the 80s in their purest form yet it breaks the typical rose-chypre with leather trope of that era. It stands out for its complexity leaning into a more animalic side with doses of civet fruity and vanilla accented with amber and soft spices (initially cypress coriander and patchouli are more prominent). Many compare it to Poison; while they share similarities Poison leans more toward incense red berries intense plum and a hint of honey. Gem is more vanilla-forward; the plum is there but doesn’t dominate because it competes with the peach not to mention the civet. Stepping into the world of Gem is experiencing a fragrance that makes a difference worthy for a woman who appreciates her aesthetic and lives it with fullness. In return it offers a glamour that no longer exists today. Here are fragrances that get lost in time; with Gem I understand why some jewels stopped being made—they refuse to reformulate or get muddled like their contemporaries. They prefer to be eternal in their original formula the one that made them worthy in a place where no association restricts their notes and they are received by those who know what they have. Nothing more; with this fragrance you feel surrounded by luxury.

• Fruity
• Animalic
• Amber
• Civet