Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First: released in 2011, white floral, green and fresh, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First dupe we found is Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche — 82% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche | 82% | about $45 (−10%) | 6h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Cacharel Noa | 78% | about $35* (−30%) | 5h vs 6h | 3/10 |
| 3 | Alfred Sung Pure | 72% | about $25 (−50%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Loewe Aire Sensual | 70% | about $40 (−20%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Avon Today Tomorrow Always Daydream | 65% | about $30 (−40%) | 6h vs 6h | 4/10 |
A lighter, more modern interpretation of the original First DNA that shares the same elegant, aldehydic floral heart as Un Air de First.
It shares its aldehydic, white floral and musky accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First, opens on Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 107 community ratings.
Shares a clean, musky, and floral character that feels like a softer, more intimate cousin to the aldehydic brightness of Un Air de First.
It shares its white floral, musky and fresh accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 13,614 community ratings.
Offers a similarly crisp, airy, and floral-forward experience that leans into the same fresh, clean aesthetic found in the reference.
It shares its white floral, fruity and fresh accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 356 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Evokes a similar sense of light, airy elegance with its blend of fresh florals and soft musk, reminiscent of the delicate nature of Un Air de First.
It shares its white floral, musky and fresh accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 339 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Provides a gentle, floral-musky profile that captures a similar light and approachable mood, making it a budget-friendly alternative in the same family.
It shares its white floral accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 368 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Alfred Sung Pure, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First.
Avon Today Tomorrow Always Daydream, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First.
Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche saves you about $5 a year against Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de 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. Avon Today Tomorrow Always Daydream comes closest at 5.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.