First EDT by Van Cleef & Arpels

Name: First EDT
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Rating: 7.3 (294 reviews)

1976for women

Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena

7.3/10

294 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

First EDT by Van Cleef & Arpels is a well-known Floral Chypre fragrance for women. It was introduced in 1976. It was composed by Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes include Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Aldehydes and Blackcurrant; middle notes include Carnation, Jasmine, Lily of the valley and Orchid; base notes include Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka bean and Musk. It is best suited to spring and autumn. It lasts long, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 7/10: long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and spring (62% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly women, 81% of votes
Smells mainly: floral, chypre, powdery

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

25 notes

First EDT features 25 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

294 ratings

7.3

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

229 ratings

7.9

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Sillage

219 ratings

7.3

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

346 season votes

Spring29%
Summer14%
Autumn33%
Winter24%

Who wears it

Men8%
Unisex11%
Women81%

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