Eau de Toilette2004
First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été Summer

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Van Cleef & Arpels  ·  Sold as feminine

First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été Summer

A picnic by the lake where sunlight filters through leaves and the air is filled with the scent of blooming flowers and ripe fruits, capturing the essence of a perfect summer day.

3.8234 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
white floralgreenyellow floralaromaticwoodyfloral
First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été SummerPremium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessLalique Eau de Parfum Femme Limited Edition 2009 · LaliqueMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityWeak8% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak0%
Weak54%
Moderate38%
Long lasting8%
Eternal0%
SillageModerate47% say strong or enormous
Intimate16%
Moderate37%
Strong26%
Enormous21%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine20%
⚥
Unisex0%
♀
Feminine80%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été Summer by Van Cleef & Arpels was launched in 2004 as a refreshing take on summer florals. This composition opens with a bright, green aromatic top note that gives way to a blend of white and yellow floral heart notes, creating an airy and fresh atmosphere. The woody base adds depth without overpowering the lightness above, making it a perfect scent for warm weather.

How to wear it

One spray on each wrist is enough to capture its fresh and airy character. This fragrance develops best close to skin rather than projecting across a room, so apply directly where it will be worn.

Fig. 01 — First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été Summer, Van Cleef & Arpels

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Designer Van Cleef & Arpels

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.82/ 5 · 34 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 21%, disliked or hated by 18%.

Love21%
Like59%
OK3%
Dislike18%
Hate0%
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