Fragrance comparison

Chasing the Dragon Euphoric vs First Gentleman

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 154 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chasing the Dragon Euphoric

Clive Christian

4.16153 votes

Rank #26,232 Yellow FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

First Gentleman

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,420 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chasing the Dragon Euphoric takes 4 of 5 categories.

Chasing the Dragon Euphoric
Choose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
First Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Chasing the Dragon Euphoric4/5

First Gentleman1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chasing the Dragon Euphoric
Sillage & projection: Chasing the Dragon Euphoric
Value for money: First Gentleman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Chasing the Dragon Euphoric
Fragranxe ranking: Chasing the Dragon Euphoric

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Chasing the Dragon EuphoricClive Christian

First GentlemanThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

153 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChasing the Dragon Euphoric

SillageChasing the Dragon Euphoric

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFirst GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

white floral90%

woody80%

sweet70%

floral60%

green50%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NarcissusYlang-YlangJasmineOpiumIrisOakCacaoBlack CurrantSandalwoodArtemisiaAmberLily of the Valley

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Lily of the ValleyMandarin OrangeVirginian CedarYlang-YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitArtemisiaCardamomVanillaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerChasing the Dragon EuphoricLongest dry-down: 6 to 10+ hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day69

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex25

Women68

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,232

PerfumerAngela Stavrevska

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChasing the Dragon EuphoricHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chasing the Dragon Euphoric by Clive Christian is a heavy, intoxicating floral fragrance built around rich yellow floral and white floral layers. The composition opens with an intense floral burst featuring lush ylang-ylang, crisp narcissus, and green artemisia alongside tart black currant. As it settles, jasmine and …

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First Gentleman by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a complex blend of bright citrus, dry spices, rich florals, and smooth woods. It opens with a crisp burst of lime, grapefruit, and mandarin orange that quickly meets the dry warmth of cardamom, nutmeg, and caraway. As the initial sharpness settles, …

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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, Chasing the Dragon Euphoric or First Gentleman?

Chasing the Dragon Euphoric takes 4 of 5 categories. Chasing the Dragon Euphoric is rated 4.16/5 from 153 votes; First Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Chasing the Dragon Euphoric for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose First Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chasing the Dragon Euphoric or First Gentleman?

Chasing the Dragon Euphoric lasts longest (Chasing the Dragon Euphoric 74/100, First Gentleman 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chasing the Dragon Euphoric or First Gentleman?

Chasing the Dragon Euphoric projects furthest (Chasing the Dragon Euphoric 75/100, First Gentleman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chasing the Dragon Euphoric and First Gentleman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Artemisia.

Is Chasing the Dragon Euphoric or First Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Chasing the Dragon Euphoric suits evening wear; First Gentleman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chasing the Dragon Euphoric and First Gentleman?

Chasing the Dragon Euphoric features Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Opium and Iris. First Gentleman features Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.