Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche: released in 2013, citrus, aldehydic and white floral, about 6h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche dupe we found is Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First — 86% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First | 86% | about $50 (+11%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | The Merchant of Venice My Pearls | 80% | about $65 (+44%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Coty L'Aimant | 75% | about $20* (−56%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Clean Air | 74% | about $40 (−11%) | 3h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Adidas Floral Dream | 74% | about $15 (−67%) | 5h vs 6h | 4/10 |
Captures the delicate rose, white floral, and powdery aura of Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche in a softer formulation.
It shares its white floral, fresh and aldehydic accords with Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche, opens on Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 465 community ratings.
Reminiscent of the refined musky floral dry-down that defines Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche.
It shares its white floral, rose and fresh accords with Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche, opens on Cassis too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 628 community ratings.
A classic aldehydic floral profile that sits comfortably in the same aromatic family as Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche.
It shares its aldehydic, powdery and rose accords with Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche, opens on Aldehydes and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,060 community ratings.
Shares the clean, crisp aldehydic and musky lightness found in Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche.
It shares its fresh, powdery and aldehydic accords with Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche, lasts about 3h against 6h and carries 351 community ratings.
Evokes the powdery white floral and fresh character of Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche, leaning slightly more casual and sweet.
It shares its white floral, vanilla and citrus accords with Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 368 community ratings.
Adidas Floral Dream, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche.
The Merchant of Venice My Pearls, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche.
Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche. Both priced at 100 ml; 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. The Merchant of Venice My Pearls comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-08.