Van Cleef & Arpels First: released in 1976, floral, green and aldehydic, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Van Cleef & Arpels First dupe we found is Lanvin Arpège — 88% match, about $85 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Van Cleef & Arpels First dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Van Cleef & Arpels First | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanvin Arpège | 88% | about $85* (+143%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Coty L'Aimant | 85% | about $20* (−43%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds | 84% | about $25 (−29%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Avon Topaze | 84% | about $20* (−43%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Milton Lloyd Vogue | 82% | about $15 (−57%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
A legendary, complex floral bouquet that mirrors the sophisticated, warm woody-ambery dry-down of Van Cleef & Arpels First.
It shares its white floral, woody and aldehydic accords with Van Cleef & Arpels First, opens on Aldehydes, Peach and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 4,692 community ratings.
A soft, powdery alternative that captures the vintage aldehydic charm and peach-infused floral character of Van Cleef & Arpels First.
It shares its woody, aldehydic and powdery accords with Van Cleef & Arpels First, opens on Aldehydes, Peach and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,060 community ratings.
Offers a similarly grand, soapy aldehydic opening and rich white floral heart that echoes the classic elegance of Van Cleef & Arpels First.
It shares its white floral, aldehydic and woody accords with Van Cleef & Arpels First, opens on Aldehydes and Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 3,396 community ratings.
Delivers a clean, powdery burst of aldehydes and soft florals that captures the timeless vintage spirit of Van Cleef & Arpels First.
It shares its aldehydic, fresh and white floral accords with Van Cleef & Arpels First, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 46 community ratings.
Evokes the classic aldehydic warmth and yellow floral elegance of Van Cleef & Arpels First at a very accessible price point.
It shares its aldehydic, floral and woody accords with Van Cleef & Arpels First, opens on Aldehydes, Peach and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 359 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Milton Lloyd Vogue, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Van Cleef & Arpels First.
Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Van Cleef & Arpels First.
Lanvin Arpège, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lanvin Arpège actually costs about $75 a year MORE than Van Cleef & Arpels First. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Van Cleef & Arpels First notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.