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    First Eau de Parfum Intense by Van Cleef & Arpels
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    First Eau de Parfum Intense

    Powdery elegance is its own kind of power.

    6-8 hoursModerate4.02012

    The Scent Journey

    First Eau de Parfum Intense by Van Cleef & Arpels is an intense fragrance that opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, and Bergamot, transitions into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, and Mimosa, and settles into a base of Vanilla and Praline. Expect 4-6 hours longevity and strong sillage. Best suited for fall and winter. Rated 3/5, loved by the community, 4 votes.

    Main accords

    citrus
    powdery
    floral
    yellow floral
    iris
    femininesophisticatedwarmcomfortingrefined
    If this were a songClair de Lune · Claude Debussy

    The Verdict

    What the community says.

    When to Wear11 votes
    Occasions8 votes
    Pros
    • Vanilla and praline drydown lasts for hours
    • The powdery iris heart is genuinely refined
    • Moderate sillage, intimate without being loud
    • White florals stay creamy, never sharp
    • A full workday in one application
    Cons
    • Citrus opening fades faster than expected
    • Some find the powderiness too prominent
    • Mimosa reads as medicinal on certain skin types
    • The composition plays it safe, lacks edge
    • Not enough projection for those who prefer presence

    The Story

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    Side by side

    How it compares

    First Eau de Parfum IntenseVan Cleef & Arpels
    DivaEmanuel Ungaro
    IntenseConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, BergamotTop NotesAldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange
    4-6 hoursLongevity6-10 hours
    StrongSillageStrong
    FallBest SeasonWinter
    4/5Rating4.05/5
    Full comparison
    First Eau de Parfum IntenseVan Cleef & Arpels
    PoisonDior
    IntenseConcentrationCologne
    Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, BergamotTop NotesPlum, Wild Berries, Coriander
    4-6 hoursLongevity6-10 hours
    StrongSillageStrong
    FallBest SeasonWinter
    4/5Rating3.92/5
    Full comparison
    How First Eau de Parfum Intense compares to similar fragrances
    This fragranceFirst Eau de Parfum IntenseVan Cleef & ArpelsDivaEmanuel UngaroFull comparisonPoisonDiorFull comparison
    ConcentrationIntenseEau de ParfumCologne
    Top NotesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, BergamotAldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin OrangePlum, Wild Berries, Coriander
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours6-10 hours
    SillageStrongStrongStrong
    Best SeasonFallWinterWinter
    Rating4/54.05/53.92/5

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    Reviews

    What others think.

    The mimosa and praline pairing is unexpected, warm honey meets nutty sweetness. Did it comfort you, or did the sweetness get cloyy after a few hours?

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