First

Van Cleef & Arpels

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4.1

56 reviews
75%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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    5.0
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    Crab

    6 years ago

    I have 100's of various perfumes as I spent 5 years being a fragrance fanatic. Yes, I am older. But, to me, this is one of the top five best perfumes I ever owned or smelled. It is first class...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    Aimbl

    9 years ago

    Two star meritorious, but I would not reach for it often. Agree with reviewers below especially Shadow witch who described this as having a 'soigné vibe. A womanly perfume, evocative of mink...

    About reviewer (517 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    highrise

    10 years ago

    To me, First is the absolute epitome of the fragrance of 'expensive French-milled soap'. It begins with a bright burst of jasmine, and then quite quickly settles into a long, clean and rather retro...

    About reviewer (257 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther, Fair, Cool

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    djr0125

    10 years ago

    Pay no attention to the price and packaging ratings from me, as I only purchased samples. Apparently, you must specify price and packaging ratings even though they don't apply, so I split the...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairGrey

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    kittyc

    11 years ago

    In my mind First has something in common with Hermes' 24 Faubourg. Both smell complex, classy and expensive (although First is actually not that expensive any more.) The difference for me is that...

    About reviewer (69 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    loobyl

    11 years ago

    This is a classy and sophisticated perfume for "grown up" women. It reminds me of Chanel no 5. I was lucky to get 100ml for only 39.99 euros compared to the 88.99 it normally costs. It´s a perfume...

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    crysna

    13 years ago

    I grew up smelling this floral- aldehydic, classy and clasic fragrance! Now i got my own EDT bottle! Love it so much everytime i wear it make me feel gourgeous! Opens with rich floral notes, it...

    About reviewer (110 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Limey1

    13 years ago

    Years ago I worked with a girl who wore this and I became totally addicted to it. It's mostly described a having floral notes...I usually go for spice, but this is a blend of all that is good. ...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairOther, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    nudelipsandnails

    13 years ago

    My "HG" fragrance for going out. I love that this scent smells expensive and it wears very well and is buildable--try spraying it over First lotion. It is classy and classic. I will keep buying...

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    Shadow_Witch

    14 years ago

    I was a sixteen when I first sniffed First at a department store. It smelled of mink coats, coiffed hair and red lipstick. It remained in my mind as the epitome of what womanly perfume should smell...

    About reviewer (635 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    DiaryofaDyme

    14 years ago

    Timelesss and classic are words conjured when I smell this fragrance. It is such a sophisticated, elegant rose scent, albeit with a powdery hint, that classifies this fragrance as one for more...

    About reviewer (157 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    KelseyP

    14 years ago

    This is a big aldehydic floral scent - it's opening notes reminded me immediately of Chanel No 5 and Amouage Gold. What I notice about First is that there is a more jasmine note to this, which is...

    About reviewer (533 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    bsnmsn

    14 years ago

    The " go to " fragrance for an elegant evening. I am especially pleased when I can find the layering products.

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinVery Dry, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Mac789

    14 years ago

    First seems to orbit around a strong central ylang-ylang note, rather than the jasmine with which it is usually associated. Ylang-ylang is always leaning towards the bitter on me, an attribute...

    About reviewer (189 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    CecileCecile

    15 years ago

    Big, cool and soapy, classy floral on my skin, quite nice actually. First is a very well done, daytime floral, sitting-with-crossed-ankles sort of scent, prim. A lady pose. Not really my thing but...

    About reviewer (489 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Dagney

    15 years ago

    Gorgeous. First is such a beautiful fragrance. My review is for the lastest version in the white box. Lightly aldehydic with jasmine and rose. Slight wood in the dry down but all in all, quite...

    About reviewer (249 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    lvpoetess

    15 years ago

    I am so heartbroken over this review! I wore First for years. It was a beautiful clean, soapy floral. Slightly powdery, but not overwhelming. Beautiful and classic - one of my favorites for...

    About reviewer (125 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Other

    HairBrunette

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    LaStupenda

    15 years ago

    This is my mom's signature scent. For as long as I can remember, she's worn this on special occasions and always smelled like a movie star (or what I'd imagine an old Hollywood starlet would smell...

    About reviewer (62 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    vdn

    15 years ago

    Soapy, clean. For jasmine lovers.

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    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

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