First by Van Cleef & Arpels is a floral aldehyde fragrance for women. It was launched in 1976. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are aldehydes, bergamot, black currant, peach, mandarin orange and raspberry. middle notes are narcissus, hyacinth, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, carnation, ylang-ylang, orris root, tuberose, turkish rose and orchid. base notes are civet, oakmoss, honey, sandalwood, amber, musk, vetiver, tonka bean and vanilla.