AldehydesOpens with
JasmineHeart
White MuskDries down to
Natalie Gracia-CettoThe nose · 94 fragrances · also made Le Male Le Parfum (2020)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Van Cleef & Arpels · Sold as feminine
First Edition Blanche
The quiet confidence of a well-curated wardrobe, where each piece enhances the other without overpowering them.
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First Edition BlanchePremium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessBeyond Romance · Ralph LaurenMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2013 and crafted by perfumer Natalie Gracia-Cetto, First Edition Blanche by Van Cleef & Arpels is a floral aldehyde fragrance that captures the essence of modern elegance. It opens with bright citrus notes from bergamot and mandarin orange, giving way to the delicate floral heart of jasmine and white rose. The composition concludes with a musky base laced with vanilla, creating a harmonious blend that is both fresh and powdery.
First Edition Blanche has a quick onset with its citrus top notes, so apply it lightly in the morning to let the floral and musky layers develop naturally throughout the day. The fragrance is best experienced close to skin rather than across a room, making it perfect for intimate settings.
Fig. 01 — First Edition Blanche, Van Cleef & Arpels
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Natalie Gracia-Cetto
Twenty years of Fifi-winning craftNathalie Gracia-Cetto was born and raised in Grasse, the world's perfume capital, and earned a doctorate in pharmacology before training at the Givaudan Perfumery School.
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The originalFirst Edition BlancheVan Cleef & Arpels · Premium · $100–250Ralph Lauren · 2019Beyond RomanceShares 5 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 4.25 (805)48%Match
Swiss ArabianDelightShares 5 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 4.00 (17)
With Roja Dove Risque Pour Homme
Adds amber, woody and warm spicy; shares bergamot and jasmine.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 7%.