First
Van Cleef & Arpels

First

Feminine · Unspecified · 1976

4.03,565 ratings40 reviews

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

What it smells like

  • Floral
  • Green
  • Aldehydic
  • White floral
  • Yellow floral
  • Fresh
  • Powdery
  • Woody
  • Musky
  • Earthy

About this fragrance

First by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. First was launched in 1976. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry; middle notes are Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root, Tuberose, Turkish Rose and Orchid; base notes are Civet, Oakmoss, Honey, Musk…

Community perception

Female
FeminineMasculine

The scent

Main accords

  1. Floral100
  2. Green84
  3. Aldehydic83
  4. White floral81
  5. Yellow floral77
  6. Fresh75
  7. Powdery68
  8. Woody68
  9. Musky64
  10. Earthy64

Fragrance notes

How it wears

Performance

Longevity

Long lasting
WeakBeast mode

Sillage

Moderate
IntimateEnormous

Best for

Season

  • 26%Spring
  • 17%Summer
  • 30%Autumn
  • 27%Winter

Time

  • 53%Day
  • 47%Evening

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