Fragrance comparison

Amalfi vs First

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,491 ratings analysed

Amalfi

Parfum de Mahzen

4.628 votes

Rank #41,656 White FloralMusky

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41%scent match

Some overlap

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #954 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Amalfi
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amalfi2/5

First2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amalfi
Sillage & projection: Amalfi
Value for money: First
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: First

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AmalfiParfum de Mahzen

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmalfi

SillageAmalfi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value59

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

floral69%

woody61%

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomAldehydesPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PetaliaYlang-YlangMahoniaTuberoseAgaveVetiverLily

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskMuskSandalwoodVanillaAmbroxanWoody Notes

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,656

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#954

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amalfi by Parfum de Mahzen brings a bright Mediterranean breeze straight to your collarbones. It opens with sunny mandarin orange, crisp bergamot, and a fizzy burst of clean aldehydes that feel like stepping into a sunny coastal orchard. As the citrus settles, lush orange blossom and creamy tuberose take center stage,…

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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…

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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, Amalfi or First?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Amalfi is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Amalfi for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amalfi or First?

Amalfi lasts longest (Amalfi 80/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amalfi or First?

Projection is very close: Amalfi 66/100, First 64/100 for sillage.

Do Amalfi and First smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Amalfi or First better for summer or winter?

Amalfi suits daytime wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalfi and First?

Amalfi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Aldehydes, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petalia, Ylang-Ylang, Mahonia and Tuberose, a base of White Musk, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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.