Fragrance comparison

Blanc TubeRose vs First Lady

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

2 wins

Blanc TubeRose

Deraah Private

4.569 votes

Rank #32,449 CitrusYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

First Lady

Judith Williams

3.4323 votes

Rank #22,776 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blanc TubeRose takes 2 of 3 categories.

Blanc TubeRose
Choose it for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First Lady
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Blanc TubeRose2/3

First Lady1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blanc TubeRose
Sillage & projection: Blanc TubeRose
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

Blanc TubeRoseDeraah Private

First LadyJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 9%Want 65%

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

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityBlanc TubeRose

SillageBlanc TubeRose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

yellow floral92%

white floral84%

rose77%

floral69%

musky61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

woody84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

caramel61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotYlang-YlangPear

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskPatchouliOakmoss

Top

Brazilian OrangePomegranateMandarin OrangeCinnamonPearItalian LemonMelon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base

CaramelCoconutApricotMuskHaitian VetiverOrris RootVanillaOakmoss

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Pear, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Blanc TubeRose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,449

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,776

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerFirst LadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blanc TubeRose by Deraah Private delivers an unexpected twist on modern chypre perfumery. Despite the name, tuberose does not dominate the pyramid. Instead, perfumer Sonia Constant builds a sparkling blend of zesty bergamot, crisp sweet pear, and heady ylang-ylang. The initial spray hits bright and juicy. Soon, a lumi…

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, …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blanc TubeRose or First Lady?

Blanc TubeRose takes 2 of 3 categories. Blanc TubeRose is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; First Lady is rated 3.43/5 from 23 votes. Choose Blanc TubeRose for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose First Lady for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blanc TubeRose or First Lady?

Blanc TubeRose lasts longest (Blanc TubeRose 69/100, First Lady 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blanc TubeRose or First Lady?

Blanc TubeRose projects furthest (Blanc TubeRose 86/100, First Lady 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blanc TubeRose and First Lady smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Pear, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Blanc TubeRose or First Lady better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Blanc TubeRose and First Lady?

Blanc TubeRose has top notes of Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Pear, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Oakmoss. 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.