Chapeau Bleu vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
Chapeau BleuChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chapeau Bleu4/8
First4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- First
- Longevity
- Chapeau Bleu
- Sillage & projection
- Chapeau Bleu
- Value for money
- Chapeau Bleu
- Versatility
- Chapeau Bleu
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chapeau BleuMarina PicassoFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 250 votes
Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%
3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerFirstRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
250 votes
38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
Category winnerFirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChapeau Bleu
SillageChapeau Bleu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChapeau BleuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
amber84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Green NotesBoroniaOsmanthusPeachVioletBergamotFreesiaMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 5 hours
TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineOrchidRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
Tolu BalsamCivettaMuskCaramelAmberSandalwoodVanille
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring95
Summer69
Fall87
Winter100
Day84
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Category winnerChapeau BleuMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,649
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews24
Overall rank#934
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChapeau Bleu by Marina Picasso opens with a vibrant clash of sweet peach, bright mandarin orange, and crisp green notes before expanding into a lush bouquet. The heart fills out with rich tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang, giving the composition a substantial, classical floral weight. As it settles, warm amber, tolu …
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, Chapeau Bleu or First?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Chapeau Bleu is rated 3.90/5 from 250 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Chapeau Bleu for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chapeau Bleu or First?
Chapeau Bleu lasts longest (Chapeau Bleu 78/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chapeau Bleu or First?
Chapeau Bleu projects furthest (Chapeau Bleu 68/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chapeau Bleu and First smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Tuberose.
Is Chapeau Bleu or First better for summer or winter?
For summer, Chapeau Bleu is the stronger pick. For winter, Chapeau Bleu is the stronger pick. Chapeau Bleu suits evening wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chapeau Bleu and First?
Chapeau Bleu has top notes of Green Notes, Boronia, Osmanthus and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Tolu Balsam, Civetta, Musk and Caramel. 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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