Un Air de First
Un Air de First announces itself with galbanum — that singular green, resinous note that carries the ghost of 1970s sophistication.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 15 accords.
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- Floral55
- Fresh50
- Aromatic50
- White Floral
The note pyramid
- Galbanum
- Bulgarian Rose
- Jasmine
- Lily of the Valley
- Rose
By the editors · 2 min readUn Air de First announces itself with galbanum — that singular green, resinous note that carries the ghost of 1970s sophistication. It is cool and slightly waxy, the kind of opening that clears the air before the floral heart arrives. Rare in modern perfumery, galbanum's presence here signals a deliberate nod to the house's heritage and to the original First (1976).
The heart unfolds into three classic white florals: jasmine, lily of the valley, and rose. They arrive as a gathered bouquet rather than a soliflore, generous without becoming heavy. Galbanum lingers beneath, maintaining a green crispness that keeps the composition from drifting toward sweetness.
Vetiver adds a dry, slightly smoky underpinning to the base, while white musk provides sheer lift and amber and vanilla offer warmth without sentimentality. The arc — green opener to white floral heart to clean, grounded base — traces First's original architecture in a lighter, more contemporary format.
Scent twins
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