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Van Cleef Arpels First Eau de Parfum Intense for women
Van Cleef Arpels

First Eau de Parfum Intense for women

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Jasmine
White Floral
Iris
Powdery
EDP · 2012 · womens

Van Cleef & Arpels, the luxury jewelry house, launched First Eau de Parfum Intense in 2012 as part of their fragrance collection. The brand's heritage in fine jewelry naturally translates to their approach to perfumery, crafting fragrances with similar attention to precious detail and refinement.

First opens with bright citrus notes of bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin orange that quickly give way to a creamy white floral core of frangipani, iris, jasmine, and mimosa. The heart is where the fragrance's gourmand character emerges, layered with sweet and vanilla undertones that soften the florals. It settles into a base of praline and vanilla, which deepens the gourmand DNA without becoming cloying. The overall composition balances luminous florals with dessert-like sweetness, creating something both elegant and indulgent.

This is a fragrance for someone who gravitates toward sweetness without sacrificing sophistication. It works well as an evening scent or for cooler seasons when gourmand fragrances tend to feel most appropriate. If you enjoy white florals with a creamy, praline-tinged base, First Intense aligns with The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
90%
Fresh
25%
Floral
47%
Jasmine
16%
White Floral
100%
Iris
16%
Powdery
60%
Vanilla
80%
Sweet
100%
Gourmand
88%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Bittersweet and juicy with a faintly metallic zing that sets it apart from sweeter citrus notes. Grapefruit is uniquely energising, it reads as clean and modern rather than traditionally 'citrusy.' It pairs effortlessly with musks, making it a staple of office-safe, all-day fragrances.
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Frangipani
Frangipani
Creamy, tropical, and deeply floral, frangipani (plumeria) is the scent of warm Pacific nights, a lush sweetness with waxy, slightly rubbery facets. It's more complex than it first appears, with coconut-like creaminess and faint spice underneath. A note that transports immediately and unmistakably.
Iris
Iris
One of perfumery's most prized and expensive ingredients, iris has a powdery, cool, almost carrot-like richness that is hard to describe and impossible to mistake. It's simultaneously earthy and refined, like the inside of an old Parisian couture house. Iris root (orris) adds quiet luxury to anything it touches.
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Mimosa
Mimosa
Powdery, honeyed, and softly floral, mimosa has a warm, golden sweetness that feels like sunshine in a bottle. The yellow puffball flowers of the mimosa tree produce an oil that is simultaneously floral, woody, and slightly animalic. A quintessential note of the French Riviera and romantic Provençal perfumery.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Praline
Praline
Sweet, nutty, and slightly smoky, praline combines the roasted quality of nuts with caramelized sugar for a rich, complex sweetness. It's more sophisticated than straight caramel, with depth and slight bitterness that keeps it interesting. A signature note of many modern oriental gourmand fragrances.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match85% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Hedonist85% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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The Heirloom85% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
Citrus90%Fresh25%Floral47%Jasmine16%White Floral100%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
EDP

Van Cleef Arpels First Eau de Parfum Intense for women— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Van Cleef Arpels fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

What does Van Cleef Arpels First Eau de Parfum Intense for women smell like? +
Van Cleef & Arpels, the luxury jewelry house, launched First Eau de Parfum Intense in 2012 as part of their fragrance collection. The brand's heritage in fine jewelry naturally translates to their approach to perfumery, crafting fragrances with similar attention to precious detail and refinement. First opens with bright citrus notes of bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin orange that quickly give way to a creamy white floral core of frangipani, iris, jasmine, and mimosa. The heart is where the fragrance's gourmand character emerges, layered with sweet and vanilla undertones that soften the florals. It settles into a base of praline and vanilla, which deepens the gourmand DNA without becoming cloying. The overall composition balances luminous florals with dessert-like sweetness, creating something both elegant and indulgent. This is a fragrance for someone who gravitates toward sweetness without sacrificing sophistication. It works well as an evening scent or for cooler seasons when gourmand fragrances tend to feel most appropriate. If you enjoy white florals with a creamy, praline-tinged base, First Intense aligns with The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom.
What are the notes in Van Cleef Arpels First Eau de Parfum Intense for women? +
Top: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Frangipani, Iris, Jasmine, Mimosa. Base: Praline, Vanilla.
What fragrance family is First Eau de Parfum Intense for women? +
Van Cleef Arpels First Eau de Parfum Intense for women belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Van Cleef Arpels First Eau de Parfum Intense for women? +
Based on shared notes, Maison Alhambra Candid Tonight (Praline, Vanilla, Jasmine, Bergamot), nina-ricci Les Delices de Nina for women (Praline, Vanilla, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange), Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village (Praline, Vanilla, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange), Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village Bejeweled With Swarovski® Crystals (Praline, Vanilla, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange), Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village Limited Edition With Swarovski® Crystals (Praline, Vanilla, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange) may smell similar to First Eau de Parfum Intense for women.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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