Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Or
How it smells
It smells mostly white floral and fruity. Bergamot and peach at the top, jasmine and lily-of-the-valley in the middle and white musk and vanilla at the base.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
First Edition Or notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Or
First Edition Or is made by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Cacharel Noa and Davidoff Cool Water.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by fruity and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and fruity smells and notes like jasmine and white musk. Less obvious notes include raspberry, rose and woody notes. Perfume fans rate it 4.30 out of 5.
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First Edition Or price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Tesori d'Oriente Fior di Loto but less than Mancera Sicily.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Cacharel Noa and Davidoff Cool Water. Base notes like white musk and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
When in the day to wear First Edition Or
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1976.
First Edition Or dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Cacharel Noa (6 shared notes), Davidoff Cool Water (6 shared notes), Tesori d'Oriente Fior di Loto (6 shared notes) and Mancera Sicily (6 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did First Edition Or come out?
It came out in 2014.
Can men wear First Edition Or?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for it?
Spring.