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First by Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels· 1976· Parfum

First

8.03.4KTypically ~$50

“Aldehydic jasmine sparkling like champagne at a gala. Van Cleef's 1976 debut — grande-dame glamour that still commands a room.”

FloralWoodyCreamySpicyPowdery

Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena

Scent profile

Top notes

Aldehydes Blackcurrant Peach Bergamot Mandarin orange Raspberry

Heart notes

Narcissus Carnation

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

First Van Cleef & Arpels Touche Parfumée

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When to wear it

A fall and spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

FallDayDate nights

When

Winter

88%

Spring

99%

Summer

82%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

95%

Where

Office

84%

Casual

95%

Date

100%

Club

61%

Formal

90%

Performance

Longevitymoderate

Sillagemoderate

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Sport

38%