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First Reviewed by 113 customers
Submitted 3/7/2025
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From Brisbane Australia
Verified Reviewer
5
Absolutely love this perfume. My all tine favorite.
Always feel very feminine with this perfume. Would love it to wear daily. But so hard to get.
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 2/28/2025
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From New Zealand
5
Love First perfume. When will it be available?
When available?
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 6/23/2024
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From Gainesville
5
No other perfume compares to First
I have been using first since the 1980s. I loved it back then and I've loved it since. I have tried to find alternative fragrances but a lot are too sweet. First is my signature perfume. One day i will find an alternative.
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Submitted 5/4/2024
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From Adelaide, South Australia
1
Love this have worn it 30 years. Too expensive for me now, i
Can't afford!
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/15/2023
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From Roanoke, Va
4
I would buy this again, I love it and have used for years.
It is just a really nice scent, not too strong. But has become too expensive. It was nothing like the price it has become.
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/11/2023
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From Melbourne. Australia
4
I would not buy this product again provided price is right
I use it every day but now cant afford it.
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend to a friend
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Submitted 10/23/2023
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From Cape Town South Africa
5
I have baugth this product for years I will keep buying it
I use it every day everything good about it
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 10/18/2023
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From iceland
5
I have bought this product for years.
The fragrance.
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 10/7/2023
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From Albany , GA
5
I would buy again and again
Have been using eau de parfum for over 30 years daily - I love it!
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Submitted 8/25/2023
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From London, England
5
It's been my First and Favourite since early 70's
My Uncle worked on International Airlines so he used to bring me back fragrances from Paris etc. I'm 60 and got my first refillable Canister on my 15th birthday. I only started experimenting with different scents last year, still, go back to my favourite First. Another one which my husband bought me in Dubai airport was First Love also Van Cleef & Arpels very scares
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 5/1/2023
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From UK
1
product was too expensive for the small container
product too expensive for such a small container
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Submitted 3/25/2023
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From McAllen
5
I would buy this again when back in stock
Spritz above and walk into it. I don't want to recommend to friends bc then I have to change my fragrance. Has happened too many times!!
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Submitted 3/13/2023
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From Ontario Canada
5
I have used First since 1977. I spray on my chest once.
Last all day. Light, not over whelming. Husband love fragrance!
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 2/25/2023
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From Alabama
4
First by Van Cleef &Arpels
Packaging was not brand name but rather a nondescript Perfume.com aerosol so I wasn't sure it was authentic
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Submitted 2/25/2023
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From Garden City
5
Fragrance at its best..
I use it on specialnoccasions and in church. I admire the scent, very lady-like8 had been using it for.more than 20 years and never grew tired of it.
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/27/2022
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From Sweetwater Ct, Virginia Beach, VA
5
Fragrance at its best..
I've used First perfume by Van and Arpels since 1988 when I was in KSA. When I left I brought 2 bottles with me and they lasted for more than 10 yrs. I seldom used it because I may not be able to afford it after I lost my job. After 25 yrs, i looked for the same perfume here in the US. The fragrance did not change. I'm still a big fan...
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/21/2022
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From Sweetwater Ct, Virginia Beach, VA
5
I will buy this product as long as I can afford it!
It's my favorite perfume. Pretty expensive but when I can afford it to me is worth it.
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/5/2022
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From Jacksonville
5
One of my super favorite perfumes.
Use for all occasions, always a winner!
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 10/9/2022
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From South Africa
5
This is my favorite perfume thank you!!
My favorite perfume but it's getting harder to find but not here thank you perfume. Com!!!😀
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Submitted 10/4/2022
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From Nevada, Mo.
5
First
When I first got it, I was upset thought it smelled like gasoline but than I shook it up and wore it for a day. I LOVE it.
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 8/27/2022
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From Shallowater, Texas
5
My "go to " perfume.
I love this perfume. Fresh, yet with a feminine smell - smells as if you could be sexy if you wanted!
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 8/21/2022
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From london
5
I bought this as a gift
My friend loves this perfume and I must admit it smells amazing
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 7/22/2022
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From UK
5
I would buy this product again and again! Excellent service
Absolutely love it..looked for it for a long time & finally found it by you. True advertising. Am very happy & would order again for sure.
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Submitted 1/30/2022
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From Israel
5
Van Cleef and Arpel is the best
I've used this perfume/cologne a number of years. Wunderbar!!!!
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 11/10/2021
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From Roseville, California
5
First is a light perfume. Is from Paris I have about 50 y
Is light. Is fresh
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 10/31/2021
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From Milton Canada
5
This beautiful fragrance arrived early drama free Happy 😃
Love all the perfumes I purchased nothing bad to say Iam very happy with this company
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 10/28/2021
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From Gold Coast Qld Australian
5
A winner every time!
This fragrance is long lasting. Every time I wear it some one will ask what I am wearing. It has been my favourite perfume since I first bought it in the early 1980's
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 10/26/2021
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From NSW
5
The best perfume I've ever purchased
This perfume is good for special occasions and a night out. Wouldn't recommend using it for school or university.
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 10/8/2021
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From Oman
5
I bought this as a gift
My friend uses it for every day use.
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 9/17/2021
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From UK
5
The best ever
Just fab perfume been using First for many years .so many compliments just live it
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 9/1/2021
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From Uk
5
Love this perfume first time I bought it was in 1990
Love it
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 8/4/2021
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From San Juan puerto rico
5
Yes
the product is good, I have been using it for years
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 6/7/2021
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From Montreal, Quebec
5
Yes yes yes ! I will buy this product again ....so so sweet
Love it !
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 6/6/2021
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From Laval Canada
5
I love this parfum. I have worn it for a very long time and
Love it
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Submitted 4/15/2021
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From LOUISIANA
5
Just love this perfume. One of my absolute favourites.
This is such a classic fragrance I have worn it for many years. Nothing else compares
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 3/28/2021
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From Uk
5
My All-time Favorite!)
I bought my first bottle of "First", while on a cruise in the Caribbean, in Guadalupe. The perfumes we're a great price, so I bought a lot. My aunt always wore First and I loved how great she smelled, so I bought one for myself. When I returned, my mother spotted the bottle of "First" and begged me to let her have it. What could I do but wish I had bought a dozen bottles. Needless to say, I gave it to her. That was over thirty years ago. Last year, when I found this fantastic site, I ordered it. I've been using another brand as my daytime and saving the "First" for special occasions. Not Anymore! Time goes by so fast and I will stick to my favorite, "First", for everything, every day. When I wear it, I feel good and special!
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 3/16/2021
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From Toronto, Ontario, Canada
5
Classy and clean
Love this perfume it is fresh but classy and long lasting, sweet , but fresh, it leaves a beautiful scent behind
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 3/14/2021
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From Hollywood Florida
5
Would buy again.
I use it every day and it's much admired.
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 3/2/2021
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From France
5
Have been using this perfume for years. I love it
I use this product everyday.
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 2/13/2021
By
From Uk
5
I do buy this fragrance every time.
In the early 80s our exchange student from Paris brought 3 bags. The tiny one had his clothes, the two larger ones were filled w/every Parfume and cognac. Seems our boy's grandfathers over saw the perfumes of the country, while the other the cognacs. First by Van Cleef's & Arpel's became my all time, everyday favorite, and remains so to date. It was very expensive so when I ran out, and exchange student grew away, I would save up. I was a single mother, putting myself through college so parfum was a luxury. Every day I was complimented by men, especially the European ones at the university. A few years ago, during W's recession, my S/O asked why I didn't wear my perfume. It was still very expensive then, so I admitted I didn't feel we could afford it. He went to downtown New Orleans to search out a seller. Apparently his mother was so moved by this story when he asked her advice in where to go, that she bought me the largest bottle I have seen as my Christmas gift. I'm not sure why prices have dropped, but the only difference I notice is it doesn't last as long. When I can find the perfume I buy it. Otherwise I buy the parfum and wear more of it. My grandsons grew up loving it, my granddaughter has insisted on a splash after her tub since she could ask. She has her own bottle now nd is probably only li'l girl in New Orleans that does. I cracked up when she insisted her mother buy perfume instead of eau de toilette. The heart knows.
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 2/12/2021
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From New Orleans
5
I buy this perfume again and again and have done for years
I've used First for years and I love it. I keep it for weekend outings as I think it deserves that respect.
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 2/9/2021
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From Manchester UK
5
Great fragrance which I would buy again.
I have a number of fragrances I use regularly and this is one. A strong fragrance which always gets complementary comments. A classic fragrance.
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 1/23/2021
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From Staffordshire UK
5
Again ,yes . Again and again I can't guarantee !!
I gave it as a gift . It is much appreciated
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 1/3/2021
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From Summerland BC Canada
5
Van Cleef is the best
I've used First many times and just love the ssmell
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/25/2020
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From Isle of Wight. U.K.
5
Delicate
One of my favorites!
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/24/2020
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From Missouri
5
This and now again a lifetime favourite ❤️
I use it after I shower in the morning and before bed 😊
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 11/25/2020
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From Mississauga Ontario
5
I would buy this product again because it is hard to find, a
I'm 'First' bought this perfume for my teenage daughter while in the Caribbean to introduce her to a classic scent. She still wears it 20 years later!
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 11/4/2020
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From Carmel Ca.
4
Simply elegant
It's a mild fragrance. Not overpowering. I wore this a long time ago and liked it very much. It doesn't quite seem the same, the initial top scent us different.
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 10/4/2020
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From Lewisville, TX
5
I would buy this product again
I love this product
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 9/3/2020
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From Ontario, Canada
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Details and Care for First
First by Van Cleef & Arpels is a timeless classic, introduced in 1976, marking the first time the prestigious jewelry brand ventured into the world of perfumery. Created by the renowned perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, this fragrance is as elegant and luxurious as the brand itself, bringing the essence of Van Cleef & Arpels' craftsmanship to life in olfactory form. The inspiration for First Perfume was an ultimate quest for femininity and sophistication, embodying the delicate and intricate details of fine jewelry.
This luxurious fragrance immediately enchants the senses with its sophisticated scent profile. Wearing First by Van Cleef & Arpels evokes a sense of elegance and allure, making it the ideal accessory for a night out or special occasions. Its rich combination of aldehydes, floral notes, and woody undertones make it endlessly versatile and timelessly fashionable. It captivates with harmonious notes that come alive on the skin, infusing the air with an air of subtle mystery and grace.
Fragrance Family:
Floral, Aldehydic
Scent Notes:
Top Notes: Aldehydes, Blackcurrant, Mandarin Orange, Raspberry, Peach
Middle Notes: Jasmine, Rose, Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Tuberose, Orchid, Iris, Ylang-Ylang
Base Notes: Vetiver, Oakmoss, Honey, Civet, Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Musk
Questions and Answers
How does First Perfume by Van Cleef & Arpels smell?
First Perfume exudes an elegant and sophisticated aroma that begins with sparkling aldehydes and juicy top notes of peach, blackcurrant, and raspberry. The heart is dominated by rich florals like jasmine, rose, and hyacinth, leading to a warm and comforting base of vetiver, sandalwood, and amber. It is a fragrance that combines classic charm with timeless sophistication, truly befitting its luxurious heritage.
What occasion is best for wearing First by Van Cleef & Arpels?
This fragrance is best suited for special occasions where elegance and sophistication are paramount. First by Van Cleef & Arpels is perfect for evening events, romantic dinners, or any occasion that requires a touch of classic luxury. It can transform ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences.
Can First Perfume by Van Cleef & Arpels be worn by both men and women?
While First Perfume is primarily marketed towards women due to its floral and aldehydic bouquet, fragrance knows no gender boundaries. Anyone who appreciates classic, floral fragrances can confidently wear this scent.
Where should you apply First Perfume by Van Cleef & Arpels?
To make the most of this luxurious perfume, apply it to your main pulse points, such as behind your ears, at the base of your neck, on your wrists, behind your knees, and in the inner elbows. This practice ensures the fragrance blossoms beautifully throughout the day.
What makes First Perfume by Van Cleef & Arpels stand out from other floral fragrances?
First Perfume uniquely combines the allure of jewelry craftsmanship with the art of perfumery. Its classic floral notes are enriched with elegant aldehydes and a warm base, creating a complex yet harmonious scent. This makes it both a pioneering and enduring choice among classic fragrances.
How long does First Perfume last?
First Perfume by Van Cleef & Arpels is known for its impressive longevity. With moderate to long sillage, it typically lasts between 6 to 8 hours, although this can vary depending on skin type and environmental factors.
What season is ideal for wearing First Perfume?
While First Perfume's rich and elegant profile makes it suitable for all seasons, its floral and warm notes particularly shine during the cooler months of fall and winter, adding a touch of warmth and elegance to any ensemble.
What fragrances are similar to First by Van Cleef & Arpels?
Similar fragrances include Chanel No.5 and Arpege by Lanvin, both of which share the aldehydic floral family, embodying the same timeless elegance and classic sophistication.
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