Van Cleef & Arpels 2011 EDP

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Un Air de First

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Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. Un Air de First opens with Mandarin, Galbanum, Blackcurrant, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, Vanilla, and Clean Musk. Van Cleef & Arpels's Un Air de First carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Un Air de First is a divisive one. While many adore its elegant, classic character, some find it too sharp or even like 'sparkling white vinegar'. Definitely sample before you commit.
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  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
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Un Air de First Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its clean and sophisticated floral character, make it highly suitable for office and formal wear. The fresh and airy quality also lends itself well to casual daytime use, but it lacks the dynamism for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

A sophisticated floral, Un Air de First opens with a bright, green burst of mandarin, galbanum, and aldehydes, immediately evoking a fresh, clean sensation. This crisp introduction settles into a heart of delicate white florals - rose, jasmine, and lily of the valley - softened by a hint of juicy peach. The base rounds out with a warm, comforting blend of amber, vetiver, vanilla, and clean musk, leaving a subtle yet lasting trail.

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