What are the top notes of First?

First opens with Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black currant, peach.

What are the base notes of First?

First settles into Civet, Oakmoss, Honey, Sandalwood.

What fragrance family is First?

First belongs to the Pure Floral family.

First is produced by Van Cleef & Arpels.

First by Van Cleef & Arpels — notes & review

Name: First
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels

This 1976 composition prioritizes a complex floral architecture over fleeting trends. It begins with a sharp, soapy aldehyde sting layered against black currant and sun-drenched peach, quickly softening into a dense bouquet of narcissus, hyacinth, and tuberose. Beneath the floral weight lies a deep, mossy, and animalic base—civet and oakmoss provide an earthy structure that grounds the sweetness of honey and vanilla. It possesses a grand, expansive sillage that remains anchored to the skin for hours, anchoring a vintage, structured presence that feels both polished and intentionally ornate.