First Love
“First Love by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a floral, amber composition with a sweet undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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First Love by Van Cleef & Arpels was launched in 2006 and crafted by perfumer Christophe Raynaud. This Oriental Floral fragrance opens with a bright burst of osmanthus and mandarin orange, creating an immediate sense of freshness and vitality. As it evolves, the heart notes of orchid and ylang-ylang offer a delicate floral bouquet that is both sweet and powdery. The base notes of amber and vanilla provide a warm, enveloping finish that lingers softly on the skin.
Composition & Character
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Opening
Heart
The Soul
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When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance with two sprays to ensure that the initial freshness holds through the transition into its warm base notes. It works best in cooler settings as the sweet florals can be overpowering in warmer temperatures.
Christophe Raynaud
Founding perfumer · 127 fragrances
Designer Van Cleef & Arpels
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The story behind the bottle.
The cozy intimacy of an after-dinner conversation, where the warmth of vanilla and amber creates a comforting atmosphere.
Fig. 01 — First Love, Van Cleef & Arpels
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