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Eau de toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels First Love

Gender image: Female
Gender:
Female
Segment image
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Identity and History of Van Cleef & Arpels First Love

Imagine a fragrance that embodies first love — tender, passionate, and unforgettable.

This is exactly what Van Cleef & Arpels First Love is, launched in 2006 under the auspices of the legendary house Van Cleef & Arpels.

This brand, a symbol of Parisian elegance and impeccable taste, has been captivating the world since 1906, first with its jewelry creations and then with perfumery masterpieces, and First Love is a vivid confirmation of that.

The fragrance transports you to a world of luxury and sophistication, where each note plays its role in creating a unique image.

Positioning and Character of the Fragrance

First Love is a women's perfume in the form of eau de toilette, making it ideal for daily use, providing a light and refreshing aura.

Its noticeable sillage ensures a long-lasting presence, leaving behind a trail of elegance and confidence.

Belonging to the Floral and Oriental families, it skillfully combines floral tenderness with oriental sensuality, creating a balance that is suitable for romantic dates, evening events, or simply to lift the mood in daily life.

The Master Behind the Fragrance: Perfumer Christophe Raynaud

Behind the creation of this magical composition is the talented Christophe Raynaud, a perfumer known for his ability to embody emotions in scents.

His work on First Love reflects a deep understanding of femininity and passion, bringing elements to the fragrance that make it both contemporary and classic.

Raynaud managed to capture the essence of first love through notes that unfold gradually, telling a story from first impression to deep attachment.

For Which Image and Season

First Love is perfectly suited for cool evenings and cozy winter days, when its warm base notes create a sense of comfort and luxury.

However, thanks to the fresh top notes, it can also be a successful choice for spring and autumn moments, adding brightness to the image.

This fragrance will become a faithful companion for self-confident women who value elegance and wish to emphasize their individuality in any situation — from business meetings to romantic dinners.

Similar Fragrances for Your Collection

If you have fallen in love with First Love, you might also be interested in other fragrances that share its spirit.

Try Zara Zara Women Eau de Parfum for a more affordable alternative with floral accents, M.

Micallef Vanille Orient for lovers of oriental vanilla notes, or Edgardio Chilini Trixie for an eclectic combination that can complement your perfumery palette.

Explore these options to broaden your horizons and find new favorites.

For more information, visit the official website, where you can learn more about the brand and its creations.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Van Cleef & Arpels First Love begins with an energetic start: black pepper adds a spicy spark, mandarin brings citrus freshness, and osmanthus gives a subtle floral sweetness, creating an intriguing first impression.

In the heart of the composition, tenderness unfolds: orchid and peony form an elegant floral duo, complemented by exotic ylang-ylang, which adds depth and sensuality.

The base of the fragrance is built on warm and lasting notes: amber provides a velvety foundation, and vanilla concludes the composition with a sweet and cozy chord, making the sillage long and memorable.

This journey from vibrant opening chords to the deep base reflects the evolution of emotions, much like how first love develops, leaving behind a trail of memories.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Van Cleef & Arpels
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website https://www.vancleefarpels.com
Year of production 2006
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder Inter Parfums

Composition pyramid

Black Pepper
Mandarin
Osmanthus
Orchid
Peony
ylang-ylang
Ambergris
Vanilla

Families

Fragrance characteristics

based on 14 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
High (5 to 12 hours)
4
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Noticeable
4
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
7%
Unisex
21%
Female
71%
What kind of event
Date
15%
Wedding
8%
Sport
15%
Sleep
0%
For party
15%
For every day
15%
Sex
8%
For Holiday
8%
Theatre
8%
Office
8%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
33%
Spring
Spring
17%
Summer
Summer
17%
Autumn
Autumn
33%
For what style / mood
Casual
14%
Gala
29%
Classic
29%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
14%
Sporty
14%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
0%
36-45 years
50%
46+ years old
25%
Any
25%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
14%
Enter the cloud
14%
1-2 atomisations
43%
2-3 atomisations
14%
3-4 atomisations
14%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
8%
On the wrist
17%
On the knees
8%
On the back of the neck
17%
Behind the ears
17%
On the elbow
8%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
8%
On clothes
17%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
14%
Enter the cloud
14%
1-2 atomisations
43%
2-3 atomisations
14%
3-4 atomisations
14%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
11%
Exoticism
22%
Luxury
22%
Euphoria
11%
Passion
22%
Joy
11%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Pleasant and unobtrusive
3
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Strong
3
Bottle
Bottle
Average quality
3
Spray
Spray
Average quality
3
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
Average quality
3
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