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%
Aldehydic
84%
Green
84%
White Floral
81%
Yellow Floral
76%
Fresh
75%
Powdery
68%
Woody
67%
Musky
64%
Sweet
63%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Floral, Aldehydic, and Green) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Floral, Aldehydic, Green, and White Floral 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, Aldehydic, Green, and White Floral 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
FirstbyVan Cleef & Arpelsis a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women.Firstwas launched in 1976. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry; middle notes are Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root, Tuberose, Turkish Rose and Orchid; base notes are Civet, Oakmoss, Honey, Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.Nose: Jean-Claude Ellena, 1976. Bottle designer: Jacques Llorente.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is First 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
- 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.