First

Van Cleef & Arpels

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4.1

57 reviews
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EDT: ALCOHOL – AQUA (WATER) – PARFUM (FRAGRANCE)– PROPYLENE GLYCOL - BENZYL BENZOATE – ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE – BENZYL SALICYLATE – HYDROXYCITRONELLAL – BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE – ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE - CINNAMYL ALCOHOL – CITRONELLOL – GERANIOL – EUGENOL – LINALOOL – COUMARIN – BENZYL ALCOHOL – LIMONENE – HEXYL CINNAMAL – TRIETHANOLAMINE – EVERNIA PRUNASTRI (OAKMOSS) EXTRACT – AMYL CINNAMAL – ISOEUGENOL – FARNESOL –CINNAMAL – CITRAL - CI 19140 (YELLOW 5) – CI 14700 (RED 4) – CI 42090 (BLUE 1) ******* EDP: ALCOHOL DENAT. (SD ALCOHOL 39-C), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), ANISE ALCOHOL, COUMARIN.

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    5.0
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    gandydancer

    16 years ago

    This has been my signature scent for more years than I care to remember. It's simply a perfect match with my body chemistry. I wear other fragrances too, of course, but this is the one I'm never...

    About reviewer (63 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    May_Bee

    16 years ago

    Strangely, my first thought on trying this was "This is SO American". Yes, I know it's French and I freely accept that my preception is at fault, but to me this scent suggests a confident,...

    About reviewer (63 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    balekjia

    16 years ago

    I agree with a previous comment that First has one of the best drydown scents ever. To wear it, I spray it in the air and then walk through it so it's not so strong. I love the way a sweater or...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    luckylouie

    16 years ago

    On me this really is an evening only perfume. Bright, sparkling, sophisticated and long lasting. The sillage on this is fantastic. Although I have never been a fan of perfumes featuring fruit...

    About reviewer (816 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    GlamDiva

    17 years ago

    First by Van Cleef & Arpels reminds me a lot of Joy with its jasmine and rose, but I richer basenotes such as sandalwood and amber with First. If you crossed Joy with YSL Paris, you'd...

    About reviewer (1118 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    LipstickLil

    17 years ago

    Well, this scent is *not* subtle and it certainly got strong reactions from both DH and DS. "Offensively strong!" "Like someone who hasn't washed for days!" and "Rancid!" were some of the kinder...

    About reviewer (351 reviews)

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    SkinNormal, Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    sarakat

    17 years ago

    I have the EDT in this, and while I find it only so-so on its own, I like layering it with different scented lotions and body mists! I think my favorite is with a soft vanilla--it really helps...

    About reviewer (96 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    magnificent

    17 years ago

    Cool & clean white floral, soapy, aldehydic, refined, and exquisite. No fragrance for beginners.

    About reviewer (183 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    MyBuddy

    18 years ago

    First was launched decades ago in magazines with test strips. I loved it then, but never bought it, and I don't know why. Yesterday, I went to Perfumania seeking holiday bargains. I sampled First...

    About reviewer (107 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    calico1

    18 years ago

    There was a MUA poll last Thanksgiving asking for 1 perfume I am thankful for. First by VC&A is the one that came to mind. As simple as that.

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    ierisera

    18 years ago

    Whether it is due to my unique chemistry, a change in V&A's formula or my obvious complete lack of sophistication, 'First' disappoints.

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    darkharbour

    18 years ago

    Classical, elegant, refined, and warm. Anyone looking for the note de jour, chocolate, tea, vanilla, sugar or lychee, keep searching. Anyone claiming this is old-ladyish or perfumey does not...

    About reviewer (307 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    SuperNude

    18 years ago

    This is my mother in a bottle. Takes me back to childhood memories of kissing my Mum (as she would be about to go out and I would be about to go to bed) and being enveloped in evening coat,...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    mjrq

    18 years ago

    Sophistication in a bottle, that sums it up. One of the most beautiful drydowns ever. Last winter while gathering clothes to wash, I picked up one of my sweaters I had worn on a day when I wore...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    coolfreshair

    18 years ago

    This is one of those perfumes that never date. I like this one, although I'm not too mad about it when first sprayed. However all is forgiven as it redeems itself when, after it's been on my skin...

    About reviewer (98 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    BerryDelicious

    18 years ago

    A richly warm and complex floral, First is such a hidden gem for me. It evoked many images: old world French perfumeries, an older, sophisticated woman dressed in a beautiful suit, or the smell of...

    About reviewer (557 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    LadyMedb

    19 years ago

    I guess I must have tried the new formulation too, because although I experienced First as a lovely, complex floral with a carefully orchestrated cascade of notes, I couldn't help noticing some...

    About reviewer (195 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    takemyhusbandplz

    19 years ago

    <span style="font-family:garamond,palatino,serif;font-size:12pt"><img src="http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d41/takemyhusbandplz/FIRST_W.jpg" < p> 3 1/2 lippies. Notes are floral black currant,...

    About reviewer (744 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    sisteroflilly

    19 years ago

    This is so stinky! Very old lady! I hated it!

    About reviewer (64 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Meg2005

    19 years ago

    This used to be my Holy Grail and I could never praise it highly enough. I have just read the review below by Tmacskin, and if Van Cleef & Arpels have indeed reformulated this beauty, then they...

    About reviewer (54 reviews)

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    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

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