Eau d'Orlane vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 5 of 7 categories.
Eau d'OrlaneChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau d'Orlane1/7
First5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- Eau d'Orlane
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau d'OrlaneOrlaneFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 34%Had 37%Want 29%
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 hate29%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
109 votes
38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody91%
green83%
aromatic74%
fresh65%
aldehydic56%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both green, aldehydic and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesBergamotGreen NotesNeroliLemonMandarin OrangeVerbenaBitter Orange
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootRose
Base
VetiverCedarOakmossMuskTonka BeanAmber
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall35
Winter33
Day100
Night10
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Category winnerEau d'OrlaneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,444
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#954
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau d'Orlane is a clean, green citrus floral with a very 1990s fresh-soapy character. Reviews point to a bright aldehydic opening, airy citrus, lily-of-the-valley, and a woody mossy base that can read slightly masculine on skin. It suits warm weather, daytime wear, and anyone who likes elegant shower-clean fragrances…
Reviews →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…
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, Eau d'Orlane or First?
First takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau d'Orlane is rated 3.70/5 from 119 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Eau d'Orlane for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau d'Orlane or First?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Eau d'Orlane 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau d'Orlane or First?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Eau d'Orlane 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau d'Orlane and First smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aldehydic and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.
Is Eau d'Orlane or First better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau d'Orlane is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. Eau d'Orlane suits daytime wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau d'Orlane and First?
Eau d'Orlane has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Green Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss 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.
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