Moonlight Cherry by Van Cleef & Arpels is a 2025 release from the Collection Extraordinaire line, offering a bold cherry‑almond gourmand with boozy rum and roasted coffee, softened by vanilla, musk, and tolu balsam. It is unisex, moderately projecting, and best suited for cooler seasons.
Fragrance Profile
- Top Notes: Bitter almond, rum absolute
- Heart Notes: Cherry, sandalwood, coffee absolute
- Base Notes: Vanilla, musk, tolu balsam
- Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur
- Accords: Sweet, fruity, gourmand, woody, spicy
Performance
- Longevity: 6–10 hours (moderate to strong)
- Sillage: Moderate, soft trail that intensifies in cooler weather
- Best Seasons: Fall and winter
- Occasions: Evening wear, date nights, formal gatherings
Character & Style
- Opening: Bitter almond with rum, creating a boozy marzipan effect.
- Heart: Juicy cherry balanced by creamy sandalwood and roasted coffee.
- Drydown: Warm vanilla and musk with resinous tolu balsam, leaving a soft, powdery sweetness.
- Overall Impression: A sophisticated cherry fragrance that avoids candy‑like sweetness, leaning toward dark, warm, and quietly bold elegance.

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