Fragrance comparison

Cristalle Eau de Parfum vs First

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 5,620 ratings analysed

Cristalle Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.122,137 votes

Rank #26,663 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #927 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 5 of 8 categories.

Cristalle Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cristalle Eau de Parfum2/8

First5/8

Ratings & consensus: Cristalle Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Cristalle Eau de Parfum
Longevity: First
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: First
Versatility: First
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: First

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cristalle Eau de ParfumChanel

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 2,137 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerCristalle Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

2,137 votes

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

Category winnerCristalle Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value59

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

mossy84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MelonJasminePeachYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiver

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Category winnerFirstMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex43

Women56

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,663

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#927

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Cristalle Eau de Parfum delivers a cool, green chypre profile with an unexpected burst of fruit. The initial spray crackles with tart mandarin orange before settling into ripe honeydew melon and velvety white jasmine petals. Unlike modern sugar-heavy scents, this fragrance stays firmly rooted in damp soil. Fore…

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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, Cristalle Eau de Parfum or First?

First takes 5 of 8 categories. Cristalle Eau de Parfum is rated 4.12/5 from 2,137 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Cristalle Eau de Parfum for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cristalle Eau de Parfum or First?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Cristalle Eau de Parfum 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cristalle Eau de Parfum or First?

Projection is very close: First 64/100, Cristalle Eau de Parfum 62/100 for sillage.

Do Cristalle Eau de Parfum and First smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Peach and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Cristalle Eau de Parfum or First better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cristalle Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. Cristalle Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cristalle Eau de Parfum and First?

Cristalle Eau de Parfum has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Melon, Jasmine, Peach and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss and Vetiver. 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.