Cecita Blossom vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 4 of 7 categories.
Cecita BlossomChoose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cecita Blossom3/7
First4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cecita Blossom
- Community sentiment
- Cecita Blossom
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- Cecita Blossom
- Versatility
- First
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cecita BlossomO BoticárioFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 304 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerCecita BlossomRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
41%Like
8%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
304 votes
38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
Category winnerCecita BlossomMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCecita BlossomBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
woody77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both green, white floral and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green LeavesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusVioletJasmine
Base
MuskCedarVanillaSandalwoodVetiver
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Narcissus. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Category winnerFirstMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,493
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#955
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCecita Blossom by O Boticário opens with a crisp, dewy splash of crushed green leaves, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange that feels like stepping into a sunlit botanical garden right after a morning rain. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, the fragrance blooms into an airy bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, cre…
Reviews →First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…
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, Cecita Blossom or First?
First takes 4 of 7 categories. Cecita Blossom is rated 4.23/5 from 304 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Cecita Blossom for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cecita Blossom or First?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Cecita Blossom 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cecita Blossom or First?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Cecita Blossom 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cecita Blossom and First smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Narcissus.
Is Cecita Blossom or First better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cecita Blossom is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cecita Blossom and First?
Cecita Blossom has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Narcissus, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vanilla and Sandalwood. First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber.
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