Van-Cleef-Arpels

In New York

for men

In New York smells deep and bold with aromatic and citrus accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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In New York

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Aromatic 100%
Citrus 91%
Marine 63%
Lavender 61%
Amber 58%
Musky 52%
Woody 47%
Soft Spicy 46%
Sweet 45%
Vanilla 44%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Aromatic, Citrus, and Marine) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Aromatic, Citrus, Marine, and Lavender 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 Aromatic, Citrus, Marine, and Lavender 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

In New York by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men.In New Yorkwas launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Sonia Constant. Top notes are Italian Lemon, Sea Notes and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Lavender, Clary Sage, Musk and Woody Notes; base notes are Tonka Bean and Amber.With spring 2016 we have French jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels's new masculine fragrance coming out. After 2010 Paris-inspired Midnight in Paris, the new metropolitan fragrance captures the life style of New York – simply named In New York.The fragrance aims to conjure up timeless elegance, with Italian lemon, mandarin and marine notes at the top. The heart balances aromatic tones of lavender and clary sage with sultry woods and hints of musk, wrapped around the warm base of amber and tonka bean.The fragrance was developed by Sonia Constant.This understated, classical and simple bottle in dark gray shades houses the new scent available in a 40, 75 and 125 ml Eau de Toilette.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is In New York 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.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on In New York, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If In New York fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.