At a glance
- House
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- Family
- Floral
- Main accords
- Floral, Green, Aldehydic, White floral, Yellow floral, Fresh, Powdery
- Top notes
- Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Raspberry
- Heart notes
- Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine, Lily-Of-The-Valley, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root, Tuberose, Turkish Rose, Orchid
- Base notes
- Civet, Oakmoss, Honey, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
- Launched
- 1976
- Perfumer
- Jean-Claude Ellena
- Gender
- Feminine
- Rating
- 4.0/5 · 3,580 reviews
The olfactory pyramid
From the first spark to the trail that stays.
Top notes fly off in minutes, the heart holds through the afternoon, the base stays on skin until evening.
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Top the opening
Top: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Raspberry.
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Heart the trail
Heart: Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine, Lily-Of-The-Valley, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root, Tuberose, Turkish Rose, Orchid.
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Base what lingers
Base: Civet, Oakmoss, Honey, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Vanilla.
Its character
Floral, green, aldehydic.
- Floral — dominant
- Green — dominant
- Aldehydic — dominant
- White floral — dominant
- Yellow floral — strong
- Fresh — strong
- Powdery — strong
Composed by Jean-Claude Ellena.
Questions
What people ask.
What does First smell like?
Main accords: floral, green, and aldehydic. Top notes of aldehydes, bergamot, peach, and black currant. A heart of narcissus, hiacynth, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley. A base of civet, oakmoss, honey, and musk.
Who created First?
It was composed by Jean-Claude Ellena for Van Cleef & Arpels in 1976.
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