Black Forest Elixir vs Un Air de First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Forest Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.
Black Forest ElixirChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Un Air de FirstChoose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Forest Elixir3/5
Un Air de First2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Un Air de First
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Forest Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Black Forest Elixir
- Value for money
- Black Forest Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Un Air de First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black Forest ElixirAl AmbraUn Air de FirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 20%Had 5%Want 74%
4.18/ 5 · 462 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerUn Air de FirstRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
40%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
462 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Forest Elixir
SillageBlack Forest Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack Forest ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
woody69%
fresh61%
white floral100%
green92%
fresh84%
aldehydic77%
aromatic69%
rose61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, aldehydic and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesMandarin OrangeWhite PeachBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyAmbretteVetiverMahonia
Base
AmbroxanVanillaMuskAkigalawoodPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesGalbanumCurrant budsMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRoseWhite Peach
Base6-8+ hrs
White MuskVetiverAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Mandarin Orange, White Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Un Air de First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night57
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,041
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#3,627
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews54
Category winnerUn Air de FirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Forest Elixir is a bright, clean aldehydic floral musk with a juicy peach and citrus lift. It opens sparkly and soapy-fresh, then settles into orange blossom and soft white florals over musky ambroxan, with a touch of vanilla and woods. It is often described as polished and airy, but it can lean more feminine on…
Reviews →Un Air de First by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a sparkling bouquet that feels like fresh morning sunlight streaming through sheer curtains. The scent opens with a bubbly pop of aldehydes, bitter green galbanum, and a juicy splash of mandarin orange. As the initial brightness settles, a garden of dewy lily of the valle…
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, Black Forest Elixir or Un Air de First?
Black Forest Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Forest Elixir is rated 4.24/5 from 53 votes; Un Air de First is rated 4.18/5 from 462 votes. Choose Black Forest Elixir for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Un Air de First for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Forest Elixir or Un Air de First?
Black Forest Elixir lasts longest (Black Forest Elixir 84/100, Un Air de First 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Forest Elixir or Un Air de First?
Black Forest Elixir projects furthest (Black Forest Elixir 76/100, Un Air de First 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Forest Elixir and Un Air de First smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aldehydic and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, White Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Black Forest Elixir or Un Air de First better for summer or winter?
Black Forest Elixir suits daytime wear; Un Air de First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Forest Elixir and Un Air de First?
Black Forest Elixir has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, White Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ambrette and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Vanilla, Musk and Akigalawood. Un Air de First has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Currant buds and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and White Peach, a base of White Musk, Vetiver, Amber and Vanilla.
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