So First by Van Cleef & Arpels
Women 2016
Description
So First by Van Cleef & Arpels is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2016, this composition was created by perfumer Nathalie Lorson. Its opening features luminous bergamot and magnolia; the heart reveals a blend of frangipani, freesia, and jasmine; while the base settles with the warmth of vanilla and sandalwood.
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Key notes
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Top
bergamot
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Heart
Frangipani (Plumeria)
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Base
vanilla
Community
291 votes
- Positive 77%
- Negative 13%
- Neutral 9.3%
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Leading answer I own it
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291 votes
Season
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Time of day
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About So First
So First by Van Cleef & Arpels is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2016, this composition was created by perfumer Nathalie Lorson. Its opening features luminous bergamot and magnolia; the heart reveals a blend of frangipani, freesia, and jasmine; while the base settles with the warmth of vanilla and sandalwood.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
133 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
171 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
58 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
57 votes
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4 reviews
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What a beautiful fragrance; I fell in love at first sniff with its sandalwood, vanilla, and floral notes. It’s very lively and cheerful yet incredibly soft. It seemed perfect, and I thought it would be my go-to perfume from day one, but unfortunately, it disappointed me greatly with its poor longevity on my skin. Such a shame. Still, I wore it a lot in the spring, both day and night.
It’s a gorgeous fragrance; the moment I tested it on my skin, its sandalwood, vanilla, and floral notes captivated me. It’s very lively and cheerful yet soft at the same time—I thought it would be my definitive perfume. Unfortunately, it didn’t last long enough on my skin, which was a real letdown. Still, I wore it a lot in the spring, day or night.
Divine! I just bought it and already wore it. It’s that kind of delicate, ultra-feminine scent you wear without hesitation. It’s balanced, not flat, and evolves slowly from a fresh floral to a noticeable vanilla finish. It’s not confusing, mysterious, or overly sexy; instead, it’s crystal clear, luminous, and modern. Perfect for summer, afternoons, and even generously in the evening. It’s jovial and cheerful yet distinguished and refined. The packaging matches perfectly with its slender, delicate bottle. The price was very accessible and surprisingly so. That said, even though it commemorates the 40th anniversary of the launch of First, I don’t identify it with the original; So First is a completely different fragrance. Edit: I wore it for four days, and I must say, unfortunately, it’s too soft. It fades away, literally disappears. Maybe the heat in Buenos Aires doesn’t help; it just doesn’t work well for summer on me.
Divine! Just bought it and already wore it. It’s that delicate, super-feminine fragrance you wear without hesitation. It’s well-balanced, far from being flat; it evolves from a fresh floral to a defined vanilla note. It’s not confusing or mysterious; on the contrary, it’s crystal clear, luminous, and modern. Perfect for summer, afternoons, and even generously at night. It feels playful, cheerful, distinguished, and refined. The bottle’s sleek and delicate design matches perfectly. The price is surprisingly accessible. That said, even though it commemorates the 40th anniversary of First, I don’t identify it with that scent—So First is a different fragrance. Edit: After wearing it for these four days, unfortunately, it’s too soft; it fades and literally disappears. Maybe Buenos Aires’ heat isn’t helping; it just doesn’t work well for me in the summer.