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First 2025 Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance released by Van Cleef & Arpels in 2025.
The composition continues the story of the First Van Cleef & Arpels collection, where the brand’s jewelry-inspired sophistication meets an expressive perfumery tradition.
The fragrance belongs to the chypre and floral families. It combines radiant aldehydic freshness, soft fruity sweetness, a full-bodied bouquet of white flowers, and a noble mossy-woody base.
First 2025 opens with a cool, sparkling aldehydic accord, gradually joined by hyacinth, peach, and raspberry.
The opening feels feminine and dressed-up: fruity nuances soften the character of the floral composition, while a fresh facet makes it especially elegant.
In the heart, the fragrance becomes richer and more multifaceted. Iris, jasmine, lily of the valley, orchid, rose, and tuberose create a lush floral bouquet with powdery, creamy, and subtly green nuances.
The development does not seek to make a loud statement; instead, it resembles precious fabric that gradually reveals its texture on the skin.
The finish is built around amber, honey, oakmoss, sandalwood, vetiver, and civet.
The base lends the composition depth, warm softness, and a subtle vintage touch, while retaining a neat, polished character.
Thanks to this balance, First 2025 comes across as a classically elegant fragrance with a modern interpretation.
First 2025 was created for women who enjoy sophisticated floral compositions with a chypre character.
It is an excellent choice for the office, cultural events, meetings, and special occasions when you want to highlight your taste without excessive projection.
The fragrance unfolds especially beautifully in cool spring and autumn weather, although its floral freshness also works well in other seasons.
The eau de parfum has a subtle sillage, so the composition remains delicate and comfortable for those around you.
For application to the skin, 1–2 sprays are enough to experience the transition from the aldehydic-fruity opening to the floral heart and warm base.
1–2 sprays are also recommended on clothing, especially if you want to extend the fragrance’s longevity.
Those who enjoy expressive floral chypres with a retro mood may want to explore Lancôme Magie Noire and Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps.
For comparison with the house’s earlier interpretation, try Van Cleef & Arpels First.
First 2025 preserves the recognizable idea of an elegant, feminine bouquet, but presents it through a fresh fruity opening and a soft, understated style.
The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day
A subtle trail—just a hint of fragrance
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The top notes of the composition are aldehydes, hyacinth, peach, and raspberry. They create a cool, radiant opening with a subtle fruity sweetness.
The heart unfolds with iris, jasmine, lily of the valley, orchid, rose, and tuberose. The bouquet feels full-bodied, combining the powdery softness of iris, the airy freshness of lily of the valley, and the rich, creamy facet of white flowers.
The base notes feature amber, civet, honey, oakmoss, sandalwood, and vetiver. They lend the fragrance depth, a warm drydown, and a refined chypre contrast.
Overall, the First 2025 composition brings together floral, fruity, white-floral, sweet, ambery, animalic, woody, and mossy-earthy nuances.
Its character is built around a transition from sparkling freshness to a lush bouquet and a soft woody-honeyed base.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | Van Cleef & Arpels |
| Segment | Luxury perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | https://www.vancleefarpels.com |
| Year of production | 2025 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
| License holder | Inter Parfums |
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