Fragrance comparison

Clinique Wrappings vs First

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4,055 ratings analysed

5 wins

Clinique Wrappings

Clinique

4.29572 votes

Rank #1,712 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #928 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Wrappings takes 5 of 8 categories.

Clinique Wrappings
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clinique Wrappings5/8

First3/8

Ratings & consensus: Clinique Wrappings
Community sentiment: Clinique Wrappings
Longevity: Clinique Wrappings
Sillage & projection: Clinique Wrappings
Value for money: First
Versatility: Clinique Wrappings
Note pyramid (duration): First
Fragranxe ranking: First

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clinique WrappingsClinique

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 572 votes

Have 40%Had 28%Want 33%

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerClinique WrappingsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

29%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

572 votes

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

Category winnerClinique WrappingsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityClinique Wrappings

SillageClinique Wrappings

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value59

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

aldehydic61%

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both green, floral and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green NotesAldehydesArtemisiaNutmeg FlowerLavender

Heart3 to 4 hours

HiacynthOrris RootCyclamenCarnationRoseJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossCedarSea NotesPatchouliMuskLeather

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 season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall85

Winter89

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Category winnerClinique WrappingsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex37

Women60

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews104

Overall rank#928

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique Wrappings is an unconventional green floral perfume with a crisp, brisk character. Released in 1990, it opens with a blast of soapy aldehydes, sharp artemisia, aromatic lavender, and leafy green notes accented by nutmeg flower. The core unfurls into a cool floral bouquet of hyacinth, carnation, earthy orris r…

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Clinique Wrappings or First?

Clinique Wrappings takes 5 of 8 categories. Clinique Wrappings is rated 4.29/5 from 572 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Clinique Wrappings for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Wrappings or First?

Clinique Wrappings lasts longest (Clinique Wrappings 78/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Wrappings or First?

Projection is very close: Clinique Wrappings 66/100, First 64/100 for sillage.

Do Clinique Wrappings and First smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Orris Root and Carnation.

Is Clinique Wrappings or First better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clinique Wrappings is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. Clinique Wrappings suits daytime wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Wrappings and First?

Clinique Wrappings has top notes of Green Notes, Aldehydes, Artemisia and Nutmeg Flower, heart notes of Hiacynth, Orris Root, Cyclamen and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Sea Notes and Patchouli. 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.