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Van Cleef & Arpels First

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Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

First Van Cleef & Arpels, launched in 1976, is marketed as a feminine fragrance, belonging to the floral family. Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena poured every ounce of mastery into this one. Concentration — perfume extract: exactly what it needs to be.

The sillage is very delicate — an intimate cloud that stays close to the skin. Expect high longevity: it stays close to the skin for hours. France is where this fragrance comes from — and it shows. Further versions available: van cleef & arpels first, van cleef & arpels first. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Girls and women
High fragrance longevity

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

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Sillage
Very weak

The scent exists only for you—no one around you will notice it

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Perfume extract

The most concentrated form of perfume with a deep, multifaceted composition, exceptional durability, and an expressive trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

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

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The scent of First is shaped as a cohesive olfactory arc, where layers reveal themselves smoothly and sequentially. The creative approach of Van Cleef & Arpels is recognizable in the way notes appear and fade. Nothing here feels random, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Perfume extract sets the depth and body this composition needs.

The internal accord map is shaped by these accords: Animalistic, Citrus, Gourmet and Floral forming a compact and readable structure. Background accords such as Fruit, Musc, Wood and Powdery expand the olfactory volume in the background. The profile is feminine, which makes the scent profile easier to read. In wear duration High points to a sustained drydown presence.

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

When the opening settles you detect Clove, Hyacinth, Iris, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Narcissus carrying a velvety rose-iris direction.

From the group perspective the profile is anchored in Fairy, Citrus, Fruit and Floral. The framework further includes Whiteflower, Ambery, Animals and Sweet.

In summary First reads as a cohesive composition — the first stage creates momentum, the central phase adds depth, and the base secures the trail.

Perfumers

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

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Note photo Bergamot
Bergamot
Note photo Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Note photo Clove
Clove
Note photo Hyacinth
Hyacinth
Note photo Iris
Iris
Note photo Ambergris
Ambergris
Note photo Civet
Civet
Note photo Honey
Honey

Top notes

Aldehydes Bergamot Blackcurrant Mandarin Peach Raspberry

Heart notes

Clove Hyacinth Iris Jasmine Lily of the Valley Narcissus Orchid Rose Tuberose ylang-ylang

Base notes

Ambergris Civet Honey Oak moss Sandalwood Tonka bean Vanilla Vetiver musk

Families

Family Floral Floral

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