Adi ale Van Decembrie 89 – Sample & 50 ml

Cave's take

Decembrie 89 keeps things simple, and that is its charm. Apple, orange and lemon give a bright, juicy opening before vanilla bean and hazelnut take over. The base doubles down on vanilla, both absolute and Madagascar, with rum running underneath, so it reads as a fruit-and-vanilla gourmand with a boozy edge. The winter childhood memory behind it comes through in that pairing of fresh citrus and comforting sweetness. It is an extrait de parfum, macerated for 12 months.

It comes as a 2 ml sample, hand-decanted from the original bottle, and as a 50 ml bottle.

If you like the citrus, hazelnut, rum and Madagascar vanilla, Cozonac builds on the same notes with panettone and candied fruit. Toskovat Annacamento shares the orange and rum, taken towards crêpes, cedar, oak and cypress.

Notes

Decembrie 89 – freedom elixir 50 ml

Olfactory pyramid:

Top: Apple, Orange, Lemon;

Middle: Vanilla Bean, Hazelnut;

Base: Vanilla Absolute, Rhum, Madagascar Vanilla;

Maceration: 12 months

Nose: Jimmy Bodin
Artistic vision, story & craft: Adi ale Van.

Concentration – extrait de parfum 32%

Each piece is hand made and unique in Romania, like all Adi ale Van products.
Any imperfection is the proof of artisanal work.

The Story Behind The Scent

"I barely remember small fragments of those frosty winter days, with the snow as you can only see today. It was my first vacation as a schoolboy, back home in my childhood village with my grandparents. I was just a child who was just beginning life with shy steps, not knowing that soon the great storm of change will spread over the whole country. An old radio placed on one of the walls of our old room, where we sat by the stove, told us about the street fights from all over the country. All I remember is a big snowman I made in the yard with charcoal eyes, a morocov nose and the old store in the village of the cooperative. An old house with a high ground floor and old wooden counters dulled by time and dusty, which for me seemed like a paradise from another world. It was the first year when I saw and ate oranges and chocolate, which I kept on our old dresser, and for me they were worth their weight in gold. Those smells remained imprinted in my memory, being transposed now in an olfactory journey like no other."

The Artist Behind The Scent

Adi ale Van blurs the line between perfumery and art. Every creation is a deeply personal expression, transforming memories, emotions, and contrasts into fragrances through uncompromising craftsmanship and fearless creativity. The house has earned a devoted following among niche fragrance enthusiasts with acclaimed compositions such as Decembrie 89, and Hai Hui each showcasing Adi ale Van's distinctive balance of raw intensity and refined elegance. Rather than following trends, these fragrances are designed to evoke emotion, spark conversation, and leave a lasting impression. Discover a collection where every bottle tells a story, inviting you to experience perfumery in its most artistic and authentic form.

Why choose Cave?

Cave Parfumerie is an independent perfume retailer founded by two brothers, Emil and Oskar, with a shared passion for the world of niche perfumery.

With almost 2,000 satisfied customers, our goal is simple: to bring together some of the world's most exclusive, exciting, and sought-after niche fragrances in one carefully curated destination. We continuously explore new perfume houses and unique creations from around the world, giving you the opportunity to discover scents that go far beyond the ordinary.

As an official retailer, we source our fragrances directly from the brands we represent, ensuring that every product you receive is genuine and handled with care.

From the moment your order is placed, we work to prepare and dispatch it as quickly as possible. Once your order is on its way, delivery normally takes 1–3 business days in Denmark and 3–5 business days in the rest of Europe.

Whether you're discovering niche perfumery for the first time or searching for your next signature scent, we want Cave Parfumerie to be a place where you can explore, discover, and experience something new.

Adi ale Van - Decembrie 89

Adi ale Van - Decembrie 89