Fragrance comparison

Autumn vs First Lady

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

Autumn

Clean

3.888 votes

Rank #60,172 SweetCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

First Lady

Judith Williams

3.4323 votes

Rank #23,095 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Lady takes 2 of 3 categories.

Autumn
Choose it for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
First Lady
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Autumn1/3

First Lady2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AutumnClean

First LadyJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

3.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFirst Lady

SillageAutumn

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

coconut92%

vanilla84%

chocolate77%

citrus69%

musky61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

woody84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

caramel61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Red AppleMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

CoconutDark ChocolateVanilla

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskHaitian Vetiver

Top

Brazilian OrangePomegranateMandarin OrangeCinnamonPearItalian LemonMelon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base

CaramelCoconutApricotMuskHaitian VetiverOrris RootVanillaOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Coconut, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Autumn, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer22

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,172

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,095

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerFirst LadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Autumn by Clean offers an unexpected twist on comfort scent by pairing bright fruits with a rich gourmand base. The fragrance opens with crisp red apple and sweet mandarin orange, giving a refreshing citrus burst that immediately feels lively. Soon, the scent softens into a sweet heart of creamy coconut, dark chocolat…

Reviews →

First Lady by Judith Williams opens with a bright splash of Brazilian orange and pomegranate, settling into a heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. The fragrance finds its warmth in a gourmand base of caramel, coconut, and vanilla. It is a floral-oriental composition suited for cool spring evenings or casual autumn days, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Autumn or First Lady?

First Lady takes 2 of 3 categories. Autumn is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes; First Lady is rated 3.43/5 from 23 votes. Choose Autumn for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose First Lady for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Autumn or First Lady?

First Lady lasts longest (First Lady 66/100, Autumn 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Autumn or First Lady?

Autumn projects furthest (Autumn 65/100, First Lady 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Autumn and First Lady smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Coconut, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Autumn or First Lady better for summer or winter?

Autumn suits daytime wear; First Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Autumn and First Lady?

Autumn has top notes of Red Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coconut, Dark Chocolate and Vanilla, a base of Musk and Haitian Vetiver. First Lady has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Pomegranate, Mandarin Orange and Cinnamon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Caramel, Coconut, Apricot and Musk.