Whether it is due to my unique chemistry, a change in V&A's formula or my obvious complete lack of sophistication, 'First' disappoints.
Van Cleef & Arpels
Whether it is due to my unique chemistry, a change in V&A's formula or my obvious complete lack of sophistication, 'First' disappoints.
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...
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...
Based on the previous reviews, I almost turned into a party pooper when I first sprayed this on me. I guess my nose got so used to fruity florals, that the first blast of Automne was like...
Based on the previous reviews, I almost turned into a party pooper when I first sprayed this on me. I guess my nose got so used to fruity florals, that the first blast of Automne was like...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How delicious. You can't go wrong with the notes: bergamot, mandarin, “fruits rouges” (strawberry, raspberry, gooseberry, blackcurrant etc.), lily of the valley, nutmeg, patchouli, vanilla, white...
How delicious. You can't go wrong with the notes: bergamot, mandarin, “fruits rouges” (strawberry, raspberry, gooseberry, blackcurrant etc.), lily of the valley, nutmeg, patchouli, vanilla, white...
Such a pretty floral fragrance! Grown-up girly, feminine, delicate and gentle florals, reminiscent of a care-free walk in an English garden in spring. Gorgeous bottle too.
Such a pretty floral fragrance! Grown-up girly, feminine, delicate and gentle florals, reminiscent of a care-free walk in an English garden in spring. Gorgeous bottle too.
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...
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...
I don't think that when they were composing this one they were actually attempting to make it smell even remotely like the original (a good thing I think... we already have the old one and love...
I don't think that when they were composing this one they were actually attempting to make it smell even remotely like the original (a good thing I think... we already have the old one and love...
First of all: it has nothing to do with original First although the bottle is almost the same (but the amethyst colour).
The scent is completely unoriginal: sweet, unremarkable, artificial... Top...
First of all: it has nothing to do with original First although the bottle is almost the same (but the amethyst colour).
The scent is completely unoriginal: sweet, unremarkable, artificial... Top...
Birmane reminds me of Armani She on some level, there is the slight tinge of fruit and a light dusting of powdered sugar. There is a bit of vanilla to warm it up. This is not your sweet candied...
Birmane reminds me of Armani She on some level, there is the slight tinge of fruit and a light dusting of powdered sugar. There is a bit of vanilla to warm it up. This is not your sweet candied...
A scent that is appealing to men, yes. Although the initial notes are not my favorite types, there's a woody sweetness in the last notes that I really appreciate and even love. It takes some time...
A scent that is appealing to men, yes. Although the initial notes are not my favorite types, there's a woody sweetness in the last notes that I really appreciate and even love. It takes some time...
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...
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...
My husband`s comment was : mmmm , smells so stimulaiting . Exactly , i feel black pepper with musk in the base note . They last long and worth tryin it .
Im in love with it during hot summer...
My husband`s comment was : mmmm , smells so stimulaiting . Exactly , i feel black pepper with musk in the base note . They last long and worth tryin it .
Im in love with it during hot summer...
<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,...
<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,...
I have not enjoyed a department store fragrance as much in a long while. This is a lovely, feminine scent. The lily makes it so feminine and girly, while the sandalwood note makes it warm, woodsy,...
I have not enjoyed a department store fragrance as much in a long while. This is a lovely, feminine scent. The lily makes it so feminine and girly, while the sandalwood note makes it warm, woodsy,...
This is so stinky! Very old lady! I hated it!
This is so stinky! Very old lady! I hated it!
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...
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...
NEW FORMULA in '04; that weird stale or buttery smell isn't in the classic/original version. I have multiple editions (cream, powder, edt, lotion, showel gel, etc, etc) in both the classic (black &...
NEW FORMULA in '04; that weird stale or buttery smell isn't in the classic/original version. I have multiple editions (cream, powder, edt, lotion, showel gel, etc, etc) in both the classic (black &...