Bombe de Mimosa vs First Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories.
Bombe de MimosaChoose it for a yellow floral and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
First ParfumChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bombe de Mimosa0/4
First Parfum4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- First Parfum
- Value for money
- First Parfum
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bombe de MimosaSentirFirst ParfumVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
4.22/ 5 · 298 votes
Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
47%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
298 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Parfum
SillageFirst Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirst ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothyellow floral100%
floral90%
white floral80%
musky70%
rose60%
powdery50%
floral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
sweet77%
musky69%
animalic61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantMandarin OrangePeach
Heart
Ylang YlangJasmineMimosaRoseRaspberry
Base
MuskPatchouliVanillaHoney
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantBergamotRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
HyacinthTurkish RoseCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineTuberoseOrris RootOrchid
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetHoneyMossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Peach, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for First Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring86
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day73
Night100
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#53,781
PerfumerMichael Gibson
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,427
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerFirst ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBombe de Mimosa by Sentir delivers a bright splash of yellow florals and sun-warmed fruit. It pairs sweet peach and mandarin orange with a thick base of honey and vanilla. This scent suits casual daytime wear when you want a cheerful floral aura that stays soft.
Reviews →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…
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, Bombe de Mimosa or First Parfum?
First Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories. Bombe de Mimosa is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes. Choose Bombe de Mimosa for a yellow floral and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bombe de Mimosa or First Parfum?
First Parfum lasts longest (First Parfum 73/100, Bombe de Mimosa 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bombe de Mimosa or First Parfum?
First Parfum projects furthest (First Parfum 65/100, Bombe de Mimosa 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bombe de Mimosa and First Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peach, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Bombe de Mimosa or First Parfum better for summer or winter?
Bombe de Mimosa suits day or night wear; First Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bombe de Mimosa and First Parfum?
Bombe de Mimosa has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla and Honey. 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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