About First
Van Cleef & Arpels is best known for First from 1976, a rich aldehyde floral created from over 100 raw materials, the first fragrance launched by the Paris jewelry house and one of the great French florals of the 1970s. First remains the most sought-after fragrance in the catalog, built on aldehydes, rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, amber, sandalwood, vetiver. The concentration and quality of raw materials used sets it apart from what you find at a similar price point from mass-market houses.
Oriens takes the line in a different direction. Where First is the anchor, Oriens shows the range's willingness to explore contrasting scent families. Feerie rounds out the catalog with a third option covering men and women who want yet another direction in the same quality tier.
Buying Guide for Van Cleef & Arpels Fragrances
If you are exploring Van Cleef & Arpels for the first time, First is the starting point. It is what the house is measured against. If you already own it and want to go deeper into the catalog, the other releases show different facets of the house's style. Browse men's fragrances for similar luxury and niche options at comparable investment levels.
For buyers comparing similar luxury and niche options, Cartier and Boucheron. Both cover comparable ground to Van Cleef & Arpels and suit buyers with the same preferences. All Van Cleef & Arpels fragrances at PerfumeBox are authenticated and ship free to US addresses on orders over $59.
