Van Cleef & Arpels: First, Eau de Toilette

This is the perfume I've worn for the longest time - over 20 years - coming back to it time and again after trying others. Its been overtaken by Palomo Picasso as my favourite but I still love it and, unlike Palomo, its not so strong that I find it overpowering in the summer. Its definitely a perfume that men like on women - my first bottle was bought by my first real boyfriend, an Italian, who obviously had quite grown up tastes. Its sophisticated and classy but, although some others might describe it as old I've never found it to be so - unlike some other 'classic' fragrances with undertones of violets that I find nauseating. Although it contains florals ...  Read the complete review