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Home Fragrances Van Cleef & Arpels First

Eau de toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels First

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Female

Segment:

Lux perfumes

Fragrance information:

The year 1976 gave us First Van Cleef & Arpels. This is a feminine fragrance rooted in the chypre and floral families. Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena poured every ounce of mastery into this one. By character, it falls into the fairy, floral, and whiteflower groups. The palette of this fragrance is exceptionally rich: traces of wood can also be found — a rare combination that makes this perfume truly one of a kind. The fragrance is presented as eau de toilette.

Expect a noticeable sillage — enough to be remembered, not enough to overwhelm. The longevity is high — this one will stay with you for the long haul. Brand country — France, with its deep-rooted relationship with the fragrance industry. Further versions available: van cleef & arpels first, van cleef & arpels first. First Van Cleef & Arpels unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.

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Perfume information

The composition of First unfolds as a layered story, where accents shift with precision and warmth. The style of Van Cleef & Arpels is clear in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Nothing here feels random, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de toilette sets the depth and body this composition needs.

In the first seconds you detect juicy fruity top notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Blackcurrant and Mandarin.

When the opening settles you notice Clove, Hyacinth, Iris, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Narcissus holding a harmonious floral direction.

The internal accord map rests on these accords: Animalistic, Citrus, Gourmet and Floral with each one in a clear role. Secondary accord layers such as Fruit, Musc, Wood and Powdery expand the olfactory volume in the background. The profile is feminine, which clarifies the composition character. For persistence High suggests confident staying power.

From the group perspective the profile is anchored in Fairy, Floral, Whiteflower and Wood. The palette also extends to Citrus, Fruit, Ambery and Animals.

Overall First sounds complete from start to finish — the start forms character, the central phase adds depth, and the base secures the trail. This is the type of composition best judged on skin.

Jean-Claude Ellena
Perfumer

Gender	Female
Brand	Van Cleef & Arpels
Segment	Luxury perfumery
Country	France
Website	https://www.vancleefarpels.com
Year of production	1976
Status	Produced
Concentration	Eau de toilette
License holder	Inter Parfums

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Composition pyramid

Aldehydes

Bergamot

Blackcurrant

Clove

Hyacinth

Iris

Ambergris

Civet

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Top notes

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Heart notes

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Families

Chypre

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Persistence

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Sillage

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