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Van Cleef & Arpels · Sold as feminine
First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006
The sun-drenched terrace of a Mediterranean villa where citrus trees thrive and flowers bloom in abundance, capturing the essence of a perfect summer day.
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First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006Premium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessReflets d'Eau de Rochas · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
Main Accords
When to Wear
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 is a fresh and floral aldehyde fragrance designed for the warmer months. The composition opens with mandarin orange and cassia, creating an immediate sense of brightness and warmth. At its heart, peony and casablanca lily mingle with rose to form a delicate floral bouquet that feels both refined and inviting. The base notes of amber and cedar provide a subtle depth, ensuring the fragrance remains warm and comforting throughout the day.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a light yet long-lasting effect. The mandarin orange top notes are vibrant but fade quickly, so the floral heart and amber base will carry you through the day without overpowering. Best suited for daytime or early evening wear.
Fig. 01 — First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006, Van Cleef & Arpels
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The originalFirst Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006Van Cleef & Arpels · Premium · $100–250Rochas · 2006Reflets d'Eau de RochasShares 4 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 3.91 (81)50%Match
Zara · 2004Zara For Her 2004Shares 5 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 3.84 (25)
With Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc Le Parfum
Adds powdery, woody and aromatic; shares amber.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 11%.