Van Cleef & Arpels So First: released in 2016, floral, citrus and vanilla, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Van Cleef & Arpels So First dupe we found is Hanae Mori Hanae by Hanae Mori — 80% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Van Cleef & Arpels So First dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Van Cleef & Arpels So First | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanae Mori Hanae by Hanae Mori | 80% | about $50 (+25%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Harvey Prince Hello | 71% | about $40 | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Solinotes Fleur de Frangipanier | 88% | about $30 (−25%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Nicole Scherzinger Chosen | 81% | about $30 (−25%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Zara Femme Winter | 78% | about $20 (−50%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
A bright and playful floral composition that mirrors the cheerful, white-floral-and-vanilla aesthetic of Van Cleef & Arpels So First.
It shares its woody, vanilla and white floral accords with Van Cleef & Arpels So First, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 439 community ratings.
A light, citrus-forward floral scent that captures a similar breezy and feminine vibe to Van Cleef & Arpels So First.
It shares its citrus, vanilla and floral accords with Van Cleef & Arpels So First, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 112 community ratings.
Highlights the creamy, tropical frangipani heart found in Van Cleef & Arpels So First with a clean and sunny floral presence.
It shares its white floral, citrus and floral accords with Van Cleef & Arpels So First, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 64 community ratings.
Offers a sweet, floral-vanilla blend that sits in the same family as Van Cleef & Arpels So First with a warm, approachable dry-down.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and white floral accords with Van Cleef & Arpels So First, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 95 community ratings.
Provides a soft, powdery vanilla experience that feels reminiscent of the base notes in Van Cleef & Arpels So First.
It shares its vanilla, floral and powdery accords with Van Cleef & Arpels So First, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 83 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Zara Femme Winter, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Van Cleef & Arpels So First.
Hanae Mori Hanae by Hanae Mori, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Van Cleef & Arpels So First.
Solinotes Fleur de Frangipanier, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Hanae Mori Hanae by Hanae Mori actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Van Cleef & Arpels So First. 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. Hanae Mori Hanae by Hanae Mori comes closest at 5.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Van Cleef & Arpels So First notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-03.