So First
Perfumer: Nathalie Lorson
51 ratings
From your scent profile
Van Cleef & Arpels So First is a feminine fragrance that pairs the brightness of magnolia and bergamot with the soft florals of jasmine and frangipani; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 51 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
69% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Woody
- Powdery
- Creamy
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Woody
Powdery
CreamyWhat does So First smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern.
It opens fresh and citrusy with magnolia and bergamot. The heart is floral, built on jasmine, frangipani and freesia. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla turn it woody, powdery and creamy, with a gentle sweetness. The overall feel is fresh, lightly sweet and soft.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Magnolia
- Bergamot
First hours
- Jasmine
- Frangipani
- Freesia
Towards evening
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 34%Spring
- 28%Autumn
- 24%Summer
- 14%Winter
Spring
Autumn
Summer
Winter- Casual29%
- Daytime22%
- Office22%
- Evening13%
- Nighttime10%
Least picked for nights out.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026