Fragrance comparison

Cristal d'Or vs First

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,507 ratings analysed

Cristal d'Or

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.0824 votes

Rank #19,639 White FloralFruity

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20%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #943 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 5 of 6 categories.

Cristal d'Or
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cristal d'Or1/6

First5/6

Ratings & consensus: First
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First
Sillage & projection: Cristal d'Or
Value for money: First
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): First
Fragranxe ranking: First

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cristal d'OrPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 26%Had 9%Want 64%

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 hate

33%Love

46%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageCristal d'Or

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

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

tuberose77%

amber69%

citrus61%

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

RaspberryMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Jasmine SambacTuberoseTiare Flower

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberVanillaMusk

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

Spring82

Summer55

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#943

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cristal d'Or by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright floral fruity perfume that centers on rich white flowers and ripe berries. It opens with sweet mandarin orange and tart raspberry, creating an immediate splash of juicy brightness. The heart unfolds into a lush bouquet of jasmine sambac, tuberose, and velvety tia…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cristal d'Or or First?

First takes 5 of 6 categories. Cristal d'Or is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Cristal d'Or for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cristal d'Or or First?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Cristal d'Or 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cristal d'Or or First?

Cristal d'Or projects furthest (Cristal d'Or 69/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cristal d'Or and First smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Amber.

Is Cristal d'Or or First better for summer or winter?

Cristal d'Or suits day or night wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cristal d'Or and First?

Cristal d'Or has top notes of Raspberry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Tiare Flower, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk. 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.