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Anouchka vs First Parfum

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

Updated 445 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anouchka takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Anouchka

    Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • First Parfum

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Anouchka4/7
First Parfum3/7
Ratings & consensus
First Parfum
Community sentiment
First Parfum
Longevity
Anouchka
Sillage & projection
Anouchka
Value for money
Anouchka
Versatility
Anouchka
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
First Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AnouchkaRevillon
First ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 147 votes
Have 41%Had 30%Want 29%
4.22/ 5 · 298 votes
Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%
Category winnerFirst ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
47%Like
1%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate

139 votes

47%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

298 votes

Category winnerFirst ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityAnouchka

SillageAnouchka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value53
Category winnerAnouchkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
sweet92%
tuberose84%
woody77%
honey69%
powdery61%
floral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
sweet77%
musky69%
animalic61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PeachGreen NotesBergamotCorianderAldehydesOrange Blossom
Heart
TuberoseHoneyYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineCarnationRoseOrchid
Base
OakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantBergamotRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
HyacinthTurkish RoseCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineTuberoseOrris RootOrchid
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetHoneyMossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Tuberose. Durations are only published for First Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring61
Summer49
Fall100
Winter49
Day100
Night–
Spring86
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day73
Night100
Category winnerAnouchkaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex13
Women81
Men4
Unisex11
Women85
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#4,436

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerFirst ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anouchka by Revillon is a fruity chypre launched in 1994, centered around a rich tuberose and honey core. It offers a surprising modern feel, blending tart peach and aldehydes with a deep oakmoss base. Designed for those who appreciate classic, elegant florals that linger on the skin, it is a versatile choice for spri…

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First Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a crisp rush of aldehydes alongside sweet peach and tangy black currant, creating a bright fizz that immediately recalls luxury French bath soap. As it warms on the skin, a rich floral heart takes over, mingling velvety Turkish rose, night-blooming jasmine, and earthy hyac…

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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, Anouchka or First Parfum?

Anouchka takes 4 of 7 categories. Anouchka is rated 3.90/5 from 147 votes; First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes. Choose Anouchka for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Anouchka or First Parfum?

They last about the same: Anouchka 74/100, First Parfum 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Anouchka or First Parfum?

Projection is very close: Anouchka 67/100, First Parfum 65/100 for sillage.

Do Anouchka and First Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Tuberose.

Is Anouchka or First Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anouchka is the stronger pick. For winter, First Parfum is the stronger pick. Anouchka suits daytime wear; First Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anouchka and First Parfum?

Anouchka has top notes of Peach, Green Notes, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Tuberose, Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. First Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Turkish Rose, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Honey, Moss and Sandalwood.

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