Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
White Floral
100%
Yellow Floral
84%
Woody
80%
Aldehydic
71%
Aromatic
66%
Fresh
65%
Green
64%
Musky
61%
Powdery
59%
Floral
58%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (White Floral, Yellow Floral, and Woody) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With White Floral, Yellow Floral, Woody, and Aldehydic among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.
Projection
With White Floral, Yellow Floral, Woody, and Aldehydic among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.
Overview
First Jasmin de ChinebyVan Cleef & Arpelsis a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women.First Jasmin de Chinewas launched in 2004. The nose behind this fragrance is Evelyne Boulanger. Top notes are Bergamot, Cassia and Black Currant; middle notes are Jasmine, Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus, Tuberose and Rose; base notes are Musk, Vanilla, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is First Jasmin de Chine office-safe?
- Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.