1927 vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 6 of 7 categories.
1927Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
19271/7
First6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- First
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- 1927
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1927FlorisFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%
3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerFirstRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
21%Like
11%Ok
14%Dislike
6%Hate
72 votes
38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
Category winnerFirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothyellow floral100%
powdery91%
aldehydic83%
citrus74%
floral65%
fresh56%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both yellow floral, aldehydic and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
MimosaNarcissusViolet
Base
MuskVanillaPatchouli
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Narcissus. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall58
Winter25
Day100
Night55
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Category winner1927Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,512
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#955
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1927 by Floris opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, zesty bergamot, and mandarin orange. The heart brings a dense yellow floral bouquet of mimosa, green narcissus, and sweet violet. As it settles, earthy patchouli, clean musk, and warm vanilla ground the powdery brightness. It suits cool spring mornings and refined …
Reviews →First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1927 or First?
First takes 6 of 7 categories. 1927 is rated 3.93/5 from 72 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose 1927 for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1927 or First?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, 1927 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1927 or First?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, 1927 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1927 and First smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, aldehydic and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Narcissus.
Is 1927 or First better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1927 is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. 1927 suits daytime wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1927 and First?
1927 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mimosa, Narcissus and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Patchouli. First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber.
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