With top notes of aldehydes, mandarin orange, black currant, raspberry, bergamot, and peach, First by Van Cleef & Arpels is a rich and intricate blend. Released in 1976, this scent is aptly named as it was the companys introduction into the world of fragrances. The floral middle notes include carnation, hyacinth, orchid, tuberose, jasmine, orris root, narcissus, lily-of-the-valley, Turkish rose, and ylang-ylang.