VAN CLEEF & ARPELS First (1976) 30 ml Extrait de Parfum Pure Perfume 1970s First Version
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS First (1976) 30 ml Extrait de Parfum Pure Perfume 1970s First Version
First by Van Cleef & Arpels
30 ml Perfume (1/2 fl. oz.)
Splash
Made in France
Batch code illegible
Pre-barcode
Full bottle in original presentation box, unused. The box shows minor signs of wear. This is a rare vintage bottle from the 1970s or very early 1980s. Old formula with original scent - extremely coveted and hard to find, especially in this larger size and with the original box!
First by Van Cleef & Arpels was created by legendary perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena and released in 1976. It is a floral-aldehydic scent with floral, aldehydic, powdery, creamy and woody main accords.
Top notes
Aldehydes, blckcurrant, peach, bergamot, mandarin orange, raspberry
Heart notes
Narcissus, carnation, hyacinth, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, orchid, orris root, tuberose, turkish rose, ylang-ylang
Base notes
Civet, honey, musk, oakmoss, sandalwood, vanilla, vetiver, amber, tonka bean
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