Van Cleef & Arpels is a luxury French jewelry, watch and perfume company. It was founded by Charles Arpels and his brother-in-law Alfred Van Cleef in 1896. The pair opened their first shop in prestigious Place Vendôme in 1906.

Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry has adorned the bodies of royalty, prominent political figures, socialites and numerous actresses and entertainers.

The company's entered fragrances world with First for Women, in 1978, a classic floral aldehyde scent. Other notable releases include men's classic Tsar (1989), and the Collection Extraordinaire, a luxury line whose first fragrance was introduced in 2009.