Fragrance comparison

Detchema vs First

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,923 ratings analysed

Detchema

Revillon

3.87440 votes

Rank #3,574 FloralWoody

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61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #954 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 4 of 7 categories.

Detchema
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Detchema3/7

First4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DetchemaRevillon

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 440 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

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

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

403 votes

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

Category winnerDetchemaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDetchema

SillageDetchema

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value59

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

aldehydic69%

fresh61%

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both floral, white floral and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesHiacynthPeachBergamotNeroli

Heart

CarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Orris RootSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVetiverTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Bergamot. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Category winnerFirstMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#954

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detchema is a vintage floral composition from 1953 that centers on aldehydes, hyacinth, and a powdery base of orris root. It feels like a crisp, soapy relic from a classic vanity. Perfect for cooler spring mornings, this scent hugs the skin with a clean, dignified presence that avoids modern sweetness. It is a choice …

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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, Detchema or First?

First takes 4 of 7 categories. Detchema is rated 3.87/5 from 440 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Detchema for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Detchema or First?

Detchema lasts longest (Detchema 76/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Detchema or First?

Detchema projects furthest (Detchema 67/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Detchema and First smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Bergamot.

Is Detchema or First better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Detchema and First?

Detchema has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, Musk and Leather. 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.