Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Sweet
100%
Vanilla
98%
Powdery
89%
Woody
87%
Fruity
64%
Balsamic
61%
Citrus
59%
Floral
58%
Warm Spicy
51%
Aromatic
51%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Sweet, Vanilla, and Powdery) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
BirmanebyVan Cleef & Arpelsis a Amber Woody fragrance for women.Birmanewas launched in 1999. The nose behind this fragrance is Richard Herpin. Top notes are Pineapple, Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Heliotrope, Orchid and Rose; base notes are Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.This is an oriental fragrance, as visible from its title. The top notes include bergamot, pineapple, rosewood and lemon. The heart contains rose, orchid, iris and heliotrope. The base incorporates vanilla, Tonka, sandalwood and musk. The perfume was created in 1999 and its designer is Richard Herpin.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Birmane office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.