Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Floral
100%
Powdery
71%
Sweet
69%
Woody
67%
Musky
64%
Animalic
63%
Rose
62%
Aldehydic
61%
White Floral
60%
Earthy
58%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Floral, Powdery, and Sweet) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Floral, Powdery, Sweet, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Floral, Powdery, Sweet, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
First ParfumbyVan Cleef & Arpelsis a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women.First Parfumwas launched in 1976. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant, Peach and Raspberry; middle notes are Hyacinth, Turkish Rose, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Tuberose, Orchid and Orris Root; base notes are Civet, Honey, Moss, Amber, Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is First Parfum office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
- 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.