# Van Cleef & Arpels First (Eau de Toilette)

First (Eau de Toilette) is a fragrance for women by Van Cleef & Arpels, released in 1976. Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes: Raspberry, Bergamot, Aldehydes and 3 more; heart notes: Orchid, Jasmine, Lily of the valley and 7 more; base notes: Vetiver, Amber, Sandalwood and 6 more. Main accords: Fresh, Floral, Green. Community: rated 7.4/10 (288 votes), longevity 8.0/10 (224 votes), top season Fall (32.9%).

Page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/van-cleef-arpels-first-eau-de-toilette

## Key facts

- Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
- Release year: 1976
- Gender: Women
- Concentration: Eau de Toilette
- Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena
- Last updated: October 26, 2026

## Notes

### Top notes

- Raspberry
- Bergamot
- Aldehydes
- Blackcurrant
- Mandarin orange
- Peach

### Heart notes

- Orchid
- Jasmine
- Lily of the valley
- Hyacinth
- Tuberose
- Narcissus
- Orris root
- Turkish rose
- Carnation
- Ylang-ylang

### Base notes

- Vetiver
- Amber
- Sandalwood
- Honey
- Civet
- Tonka bean
- Musk
- Vanilla
- Oakmoss

## Main accords

- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Animal
- Powdery
- Chypre

## Community data

- Community rating: 7.4/10 (288 votes)
- Longevity: 8.0/10 (224 votes)
- Sillage: 7.4/10 (214 votes)
- Top season: Fall (32.9% of 346 votes)
- Top occasion: Evening (26.3% of 414 votes)

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