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First Premier Bouquet Van Cleef & Arpels for women
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The perfume First Premier Bouquet was introduced to the mearket in 2007. Perfumers Antoine Lie and Sonia Constant were inspired to create this perfume from sweet, fresh bergamot breeze and sparkling grapefruit. The middle notes introduce sweet peas blossom, lily of the valley, jasmine and rose. The base notes close the composition with accords of precious wood, musk and iris The bottle has the same form as the perfume First.

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Top Notes
Vodka Bergamot

Middle Notes
Sweet Pea Jasmine Lily-of-the-Valley Rose

Base Notes
iris Musk Precious Woods

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First Premier Bouquet Fragrance Reviews

Katrinka_N.
Katrinka_N.

just in love with this spring scent. it's exactly what i've always wanted.IDEAL, PERFECT!

Jan
14
2012
orchidlover
orchidlover

I don't smell vodka in it, only pear aroma. it is very nice, but a bit too syntetic for my nose, just like an Avon scent..not bad but not enough inspiring

Dec
15
2011
natalia777
natalia777

I did not feel the vodka. Very delicate flavor. I like this perfume.

Sep
27
2011
sweetmagnolia
sweetmagnolia

I find it hard to believe that there is a vodka note in this demure, femimine and optimistic floral. I get no vodka. Just beautiful flowers and exquisite flowers and OH YES!, glorious flowers, along with a slightly green and lovely steminess. Premier Bouquet is a gorgeous, dewy, spring morning of a scent. A pretty little sun dress and strappy sandals. A stroll in the park. I receive so many compliments when wearing PB, that I cant help but to feel beautiful, sexy, confident and happy.(Or maybe thats the vodka talkin!) I absolutely adore this fragrance. My all time favorite for spring and summer.

May
13
2011
Inspire0111
Inspire0111

I don't get vodka here at all. In fact, I don't get much of anything in the beginning, it is very hard to recognize any one particular note at the top. After about an hour or so rose is the most prominent note on my skin and it remains that way for quite some time.

Apr
12
2011
Monos
Monos

I really wanted to like it but the vodka/alcohol notes were overpowering on my skin. I hate smelling like I had a drink frst thing in the morning.

Apr
02
2011
akiko
akiko

This is my first love but I can't bare it anymore.
I really love the top note but it becomes too sweet for me.

Feb
11
2011
myytrix
myytrix

I bought it blindly coz it is variation of First which I love. What a mistake, it smells like a kind of poison gas for me. cant bare it. Terrible. It is stuck to my skin and even after shower, i could still feel it. I am surprised it got so many positive reviews.

Jan
04
2011
cherubkiss
cherubkiss

Very fruity with dominant lily of the valley. A fragrance that is suitable for day wear. It is long lasting. I would not purchase it again, for some reason I find it boring, the notes never seem to change on me. However, it is a safe fragrance that does not offend.

Jul
23
2010
mymlan
mymlan

Premier Bouquet is to my nose just another pleasant fruity floral tha thas an fruity/aquatic note in the top slightly reminicent to the one in Une Jardin sur le Nil. PB will works well in spring and summer but is in all a quite anonymous fragrace. I'm not very found of this fragrance family and I find Premiere Bouquet to mainstream to buy, especially with 40 € on the pricetag.

Jul
15
2010
PricklyAndHot
PricklyAndHot

Light and fresh. Floral fruity. Lily-of-the-Valley and bergamot notes really make this fragrance light enough. Also green notes are noticeable. First this fragrance opens on me nearly like green apple scent, then it starts to smell on me nearly like Eclat d’Arpège by Lanvin.
Nice fragrance, but there is something that I don't like in it, maybe the sweet pea note.

Jun
18
2010
My darling
My darling

This perfume and Stile Donna by Sergio Tacchini is pouring from the same place. There is no difference between them, and my best words are in favor of Stile Donna by Sergio Tacchini, because it is more durable than First Premier Bouquet!

May
26
2010
Citronella
Citronella

I really enjoy the crispness, the lovely flowers and all the musk, it's a beautiful and quite strong scent. But the bottle and its box doesn't make sense to me -- they look like something from a doll's house and the scent is based on vodka... not a drink for little girls.

May
25
2010
levissima
levissima

snachala vrode nichego, no chut' pozje vilezaet chto-to blevotnoe....

Apr
30
2010
Gosha
Gosha

I do like it. It's spring like and flowery, but it's quite different than many other typical flowers. It's somehow different than what you might expect from the composition - even the musk seems quite atypical, somehow "young" and "carefree" if you can say that about a musk hehe. To me this scent is combination of flowers and some fresh greenery and maybe the tiniest bit of vodka, I am not getting any fruits... I have had this for quite a while and true - I only feel like wearing it occasionally, but every time I do, it instantly reminds me of my childhood and my father's huge garden. It's not only the flowers and tree blossoms, it's also all the grasses and weeds, wood and tree bark and leafs and water and the sunshine and rain as well as the dampness (perhaps there is even some moss in there) in the dark corners of the garden. It's pretty and fun!

Apr
15
2010
ezdravkova
ezdravkova

fresh and clean, but nothing memorable.. at this price tag, definitely not good value for money..

Mar
26
2010
817flowers
817flowers

I don't care for this one. There is something I don't like in it and I can't figure out which note it is. Just seemed plain and lacking of something.

Feb
27
2010
kristina_vili
kristina_vili

Mmmm,great fresh and gentle fragrance,I cant wait to have it !!!!

Feb
25
2010
RouenFr
RouenFr

I got this for $7 at TJ Maxx. At first spray I said this isn't bad at all. It really isn't a grand perfume but not too bad. Maybe a bit too strong and that is what got me thinking. It isn't to me like Versace Crystal Noir is. I love Crystal Noir and I am glad that it only takes on spray to last you all day. I like that this scent will last. With First, I thought "good lasting power." Yet, I don't love it and can see this bottle sitting on my dresser forever and only get used once in a while. For $7 it wasn't a bad buy but I would have been upset if I had bought it for $20+ However, it smells nice. I get alot of lily in this scent, but I have noticed that lily notest last a long time on my skin. The lily notes makes this great for spring and because it is so strong it is best to be worn at night. I don't think this is a bad scent, just not for me.

Feb
16
2010
radostf
radostf

So fresh. Mainly i feel the scence of an apple. It's not to long on my sceen.

Feb
12
2010
Monos
Monos

I bought it today and so far... I don't love it.I don't like the Vodka notes in it. I bought it on the internet and I have missed that in the description. I wouldn't buy it having read that. It smells a bit like an old lady unfortunately :/

Jan
23
2010
Taliera
Taliera

I was eagerly anticipating the masterpiece that this fragrance promised to be - but after a long awaited sniff test, I have only 3 things to say - soap, old-lady, and melon basket.

I'm sorry if that seems harsh, but it was a complete let-down. It was like they built one layer above the big impenetrable layer of old-fashioned florals (that which I call "old-lady" for lack of a better description) - that is juicy melons.

Jan
18
2010
mandashell
mandashell

Floral Fruity huh...? Nah, it's mostly floral with a pinch of bergamot in the beginning. The bergamont and vodka combo must really create the scent of apple in this perfume.

On my skin it smells really floral and dries down to a mild, musky, floral sweetness. On paper it dries down to a natural apple scent with a hint of woods and flowers. It isn't intense but is noticeable to those around you.

Overall, I like it but don't love it. Not that into florals but don't mind having this in my collection. Defintately worth the $24.99 for a 3.4oz bottle that was purchased from Marshalls. ;') Probably wouldn't purchase another bottle after it runs out.

Lasting power is good for an edt. It lasts 5hrs minimum with a noticeable projection. This perfume would work for just about anyone. It's a mild, sparkling, sweet and unoffensive floral.



UPDATE: Not really feeling this one. Based on the reviews I was expecting a lot more. The scent started to annoy me after extended wear. This a surpisingly average FLoral Fruity. Not impressed.

Jan
15
2010
guest_Gianna Giancarlo
guest_Gianna Giancarlo

Beautiful perfume, very crisp. Reminds me of Champagne and green apples, on a warm summer day. I am a big fan of florals and amber. Bellisimo!

Dec
13
2009
Jillzilla
Jillzilla

I AM a floral-hater and I DO LOVE this fragrance. I bought it for a great price based on all your reviews and the fact that the box seemed to be calling me everytime I saw it. On my skin I get no apples. That's fine because my top notes were a crisp blast of rosewater and green notes. I could not specifically detect bergamot, even though it is one of my favorite notes. The heart notes I got very soon after first spray were roses and lily of the valley. The base notes came in very soon and prominently on my skin. I normally have a difficult time with florals because their base notes do not appear at all on me. With this fragrance I am getting a solid base of white musk, rose, and iris. Thankfully I did not get much jasmine (I hate jasmine and jasmine hates me). The sweet pea seemed to round out the whole fragrance rather than play dominant on my skin.

With all of the above considered, I am extremely happy that I have found a floral I can wear and enjoy! I am going to buy my mother a bottle, because with the dominant rose notes, she will absolutely love it. I'm actually going to buy myself a backup bottle too. It's really that enjoyable for a non-floral-lover like myself.

Thank you to everyone who reviewed for helping me find this lovely fragrance!!

Dec
05
2009
rainydaze
rainydaze

A very demure fruity floral...actually the only fruity note that I can smell in this is apple, lots of fresh green apples in the beginning, after that it becomes a lovely soft floral. It is very feminine without being too sweet or strong, rather it is crisp and fresh, which makes it unique.

One must realize that it is usually quite difficult to have a 'crisp and fresh' green scent without the fragrance smelling unisex or masculine, but I'll say again that this one is feminine and lovely through and through. I like it alot, it's like a breath of fresh air compared to the more flirtatious and stronger fruity florals out there :) and I'm actually someone who enjoys her strong and sweet fruity/ florals from time to time. I don't think anyone can dislike this very lovely fragrance.

Dec
01
2009
glitteralex
glitteralex

My first impressions of this are bright, sparkling, synthetic pears and apples. Shortly thereafter arrive fressia, lily, and jasmine, with vanilla and sandal peeking through. Within ten minutes, the quality ingredients become apparent as almond blossom and rose escort in a full, fleshy tropical white fruit note. Surprisingly, this all works harmoniously. Upon the arrival of the polite white musk/vanilla/sandal drydown, one realizes this isn't the girlie fruity we thought it was going to be. Decent sillage but mediocre longevity, but at $20/bottle, you can afford to reapply all day. If this was a wine, it would be a California Viognier. First Premier Bouquet is the younger sibling of Trueste (voile) by Tiffany, l'eau by Laura Ashley, and, of course, Miss Arpels by VC & A.

b.n. There is no aromatic relation whatsoever to the Floral Animalic Chypre nature of the original First (1976).

Nov
11
2009
rednose
rednose

I bought it at a bargain price, solely based on the reviews. When I went home to open it, I wasn't taken back. The scent was too familiar for me.. it was the scent of all of one of my aunts daughters. Yes, I kid you not. My cousins from that one aunt always wore this perfume at events. Of course I thought it was nice but never to the point where I wanted to find out what it was.

So, I wasn't inlove with it completely at first. Now, I am completely head over heals inlove with this perfume. My intial thoughts of it being too old fashioned middle-eastern for me(smells of rose water and my grandma), were replaced with thoughts of an Aladdin sweeping me off my feet anytime I walked out the door with it on.

And because I am a sucker for compliments...I'm excited to say I got so many compliments on this. Even a silent one from a crush~_~. He tilted his head closer to quickly take a deep sniff before I left. Yay, I am happy! :D

Nov
09
2009
simonac
simonac

the first note smells like green apples, even this perfume doesn't contains them. But it is light, sparkling, suitable for spring and summer.

Sep
16
2009
mwater1
mwater1

First Premiere Bouquet is a nice fragrance overall. I just wish it were a little more...something.

As many of the other reviews have mentioned, it is a delicate fragrance. I wish that the vodka and bergamont opening were a bit more pronounced and long lasting. I think that improved strength of those two elements would have made this an undeniable beauty of a fragrance.

Almost immediately, the flowery composition takes over the 'fruity' and sparkling aspect of this perfume. It honestly should be catergorized as a true floral. From beginning to end I can detect the Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Rose, and Musk. While pretty, this formula is something that I've seen before and I was just hoping for a bit more.

Every now and again I pick up a really nice hint of what the fragrance could grow to be, but alas, it's just not there.

Sep
15
2009
amelie
amelie

Lovely floral scent, ideal as a gift, you can not go wrong with it. Delicate fragrance which I forwarded only because I could not remember the smell. A few days ago I tried it again, and I still think it is pleasant, smells somehow pure.

Sep
13
2009
laliquee
laliquee

This is one of the prettiest floral fragrances in my collection. It is both sweet and tender, not too overwhelming, but definitely with character. I cannot detect any Vodka, for my nose it is perfect bouquet of jasmine, bergamot, rose and lily of the valley. Really very elegant and long lasting, too. It came as a nice surprise to me, because I bought it blind, absolutely not knowing what to expect. And the purchase wasn’t a mistake, I loved it!

Sep
13
2009
tommy_girl
tommy_girl

OMG!this is the best fragrance by Van Cleef I've ever tried!crispy,mild,floral and very lovely.I agree,even floral haters would like it!I can't imagine anybody hating such a loveable perfume and I see all of the reviews are positive.
to mypersonalharm:I don't think this perfume and tommy girl have the same nose behind.because tommy girl is designed by Calice Becker.by the way who cares?!both are very good;)
I found some similarities between this one and "eau de fleur de soie" by kenzo.
both are romantic and mild,smelling like light pink roses.yeah,in fact I don't smell any vodka here.it's just a mild rose and some green,fresh notes which become bolder as it remains.
I think I'll add this loevly perfume to my collection one day.

Aug
24
2009
weegee
weegee

missk nearly said it all.

This is the freshest, most crisp and sparkly floral I've ever experienced and it lasts and lasts!

It reminds me very, very much of what Vent Vert used to be before it was reformulated - lots of green in the floral and just sweet enough to make me smile without being too flowery or too girly-girly. I agree with imgcas' statement that "even floral haters would like it", as I'm not much of a true floral lover myself.

Elegant, that's the word for this, truly, truly elegant.

I fear that it's been discontinued though, since I found it today for just $19.99 at a major U.S. discount store, the only bottle there, so grab it while you can!

Aug
13
2009
dina
dina

Ordinary fragrance, nothing special about it, its fresh, subtile and creamy.

Jul
18
2009
Dardona
Dardona

Pleasantly surprised when I tried this for the first time today. Lovely floral, but clean light and very feminine. I definitely need to get a larger bottle.

Jul
18
2009
guest_Fragrance Lover
guest_Fragrance Lover

I bought this at TJ Maxx yesterday (2 fl oz for $20!). As a self-proclaimed glamonista, I must say this perfume is exactly what it says Premier Bouquet! When I smelled it, it was a beautiful fruity-floral (I love fruity, not hot on florals-unless its jasmine) and it dried down to this musky-woodiness that still had a hit of the top notes. The staying power makes this perfume worth every scent and as other reviews have said this is perfect for formal/informal occassions. I would definately wear this on a first date so he'll NEVER forget you!

Jul
10
2009
Divenus
Divenus

Maybe because of the iris, it´s remind me Essence of Narciso. But have something more, and it fits more occasions. It´s fresh, light, perfect for spring and summer. Last all day.

May
06
2009
guest_chels
guest_chels

I just bought this fragrance today and I love it! I really has a staying power. I took a bath and I can still lightly smell it on my body....this is a keeper!

Apr
27
2009
angiyeo
angiyeo

I chanced upon it at the airport and fell in love with it right away! As I'm a lover of green notes, this one really blew me away!

It's very clean and fresh. Floral but not overly sweet or heavy and I like the fruitiness too!

The staying power is quite amazing, but I figured that's due to the musk and base notes! I'm normally not a big fan of musk or precious woods, but the musk in this one is enough to let the perfume last but not overly powering!

Currently my favorite scent!

Apr
23
2009
missk
missk

After spending the day testing Dior and Chanel fragrances, I am proud to say that this fragrance stood out amongst well-known designer perfumes. Premier Bouquet has so many likable qualities.

It begins with a refreshing burst of vodka mixed with the tang of the bergamot orange. While remaining soft and delicate, it creates a scent that is somewhat tropical and exotic. For me it was love at first sniff.

Just when I thought this scent couldn't get any better, my nose was met with a deliciously sweet and sensual floral heart. This in my opinion is one of the best floral scents I have ever come across. The blend of sweet pea, jasmine, lily of the valley and rose is absolutely divine.

Premier Bouquet is so fresh and lively. In such a beautifully designed bottle, Antoine Lie and Sonia Constant have captured a celebration and recreated romance. Never in my life have I had a fragrance that had the ability to suit so many different occasions.

The lasting power is fantastic and the scent itself is strong but not overpowering. I would recommended Premier Bouquet to any woman, who like me enjoys her florals, or someone searching for something that is unique and versatile.

Mar
30
2009
mypersonalharmonics
mypersonalharmonics

Someone can tell that the same nose is behind this one and Tommy girl.There is a similar technique used here,creating a characteristic fizziness.Like soda and lime,like vodka and bitter lemon,like green-apple-perfumed champagne that bursts from its bottle.Very fresh,a bit masculine in its audacious attitude,but femminine hearted to its last drop.

Feb
19
2009
imgcas
imgcas

Light and fresh floral scent. I bet that even floral-haters would like it.
I think Premier Bouquet must be perfect in these days of spring when the sun shines so strong that you realize that winter is over.

Oct
03
2008
s4101368
s4101368

A very fresh, clean scent. I agree with Moszatka, it does smell very much like apples at first but it's nice in that it's not too sweet. After a couple of hours, it becomes a very pretty, soft floral.

Has great lasting power.

Oct
03
2008
Moszatka
Moszatka

Very special and nice! Smells like contains apple, but there isn't apple in this fragrance.

Sep
26
2008

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