Contemplating a quintessential classical fragrance, Chanel No.5 and Lanvin Arpège immediately come to mind. The aldehydes add shimmer to the flowers in the opulent floral bouquets of these great classics, interspersing the petals with the diamond dust of aldehydic fizz.

The service and price of my favorite perfume can't be beat. As soon as I see I start to run low, I immediately reorder, the prices are the best I have found.

Draws Compliments; Great Smell; Great Value; Long-Lasting; Not Overpowering

The bottle says Van Cleef & Arpels, but it doesn't smell quite the same as the cologne that I have been wearing for several years. This is supposed to be classified as a white floral, yet when I spray it, I smell something else - almost like alcohol.

First perfume gift set. For 26 years this is my fragrance of choice. A great blend of florals and sort of musk. The fragrance lingers. Finally the lotion is available again after 10 years. I'm going to order 3 more sets be for October 2016.

Classic fragrance. Better now than what I remember wearing when I was younger. A woman's perfume. Not a perfume to wear for the office but definitely any other time

Let us examine two version of aldehydes VC&A First & Chanel no 5 VC&A First has a harsh Aldehyaic opening synthitic and volumed then chanel with it's more discreet and diluted silage In a few minutes V.C turns to a soft floral scent with accords of black current raspberry that leaves a sparkling...

I smelled this perfume for the first time about two months ago when I was at a birthday party. My neighbor was wearing it and when I smelled it, it reminded me of a perfume that I wore when I was in high school. This perfume smells so good!

My husband bought some men's cologne in Selfridges a while back and picked up some perfume samples for me, one of which was First by Van Cleef & Arpels, I had never heard of this scent before (neither had hubby) but really liked the smell of this on me from the sample (as did hubby) so I went online...

fast becoming a favourite of mine

not always easily available in stores

My favourite perfume. Discovered it a few years ago and have tried lots of Van Cleef & Arpels perfumes since then, but this is my favourite. I get lovely compliments when wearing this-even from bus drivers!! Not too costly and beautiful bottles. Try it.

I have been wearing First since the age of 18, I am now 50. I love the fragrance of the perfume, the shape of the bottle and the simple colours on the packaging.