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%
Citrus
69%
Vanilla
67%
Powdery
52%
Tropical
52%
Woody
50%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Floral, Citrus, and Vanilla) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Floral, Citrus, Vanilla, and Powdery 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 Floral, Citrus, Vanilla, and Powdery among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.
Overview
So FirstbyVan Cleef & Arpelsis a Floral fragrance for women.So Firstwas launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Lorson. Top notes are Bergamot and Magnolia; middle notes are Frangipani, Freesia and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla and Sandalwood.The French jewelry house, founded by Alfred Van Cleef and Charles and Julien Arpels in 1906, introduced its first fragrance, the floral-aldehyde First back in 1976. The slogan of the perfume was "Every woman deserves to be First." In 2016, honoring the 40th anniversary of the fragrance, Van Cleef & Arpels presents the new edition So First.So First is signed by perfumer Nathalie Lorson. The soft floral blend that develops with gourmand sweetness, begins with fresh bergamot and cheerful magolia. The heart of the perfume features an elegant and intoxicating bouquet of white flowers that includes jasmine, freesia and frangipani. The base consists of sensual sandalwood and sweet vanilla.The fragrance is available as a 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum. It comes out on 1st May 2016.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is So First 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.