Creation vs First Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation takes 4 of 7 categories.
CreationChoose it for a earthy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
First ParfumChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Creation4/7
First Parfum3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First Parfum
- Community sentiment
- First Parfum
- Longevity
- Creation
- Sillage & projection
- Creation
- Value for money
- Creation
- Versatility
- First Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Creation
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CreationTed LapidusFirst ParfumVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 575 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
4.22/ 5 · 298 votes
Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%
Category winnerFirst ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
575 votes
47%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
298 votes
Category winnerFirst ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCreation
SillageCreation
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCreationBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothearthy100%
floral92%
mossy84%
white floral77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
floral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
sweet77%
musky69%
animalic61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HoneyCassisNeroliOrris
Heart
CarnationTuberoseRoseJasmine
Base
MossPatchouliAmberMusk
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantBergamotRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
HyacinthTurkish RoseCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineTuberoseOrris RootOrchid
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetHoneyMossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesHoney, Carnation, Tuberose and Rose. Durations are only published for First Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring86
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day73
Night100
Category winnerFirst ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,351
PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil
Launched—
Reviews38
Overall rank#4,427
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerCreationHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThis formulation brings a distinct floral green density that defies contemporary sugary trends. A sharp burst of cassis and soapy neroli gives way to a bitter carnation and heavy tuberose heart, resting on a thick bed of natural moss and warm patchouli. It suits enthusiasts seeking a vintage aesthetic during chilly au…
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, Creation or First Parfum?
Creation takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation is rated 3.85/5 from 575 votes; First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes. Choose Creation for a earthy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation or First Parfum?
They last about the same: Creation 75/100, First Parfum 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Creation or First Parfum?
Creation projects furthest (Creation 69/100, First Parfum 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Creation and First Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Honey, Carnation, Tuberose and Rose.
Is Creation or First Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Creation is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation is the stronger pick. First Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation and First Parfum?
Creation has top notes of Honey, Cassis, Neroli and Orris, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. 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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