Eau de Gloire vs First Cut
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Cut takes 4 of 7 categories.
Eau de GloireChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First CutChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Gloire3/7
First Cut4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First Cut
- Community sentiment
- First Cut
- Longevity
- Eau de Gloire
- Sillage & projection
- Eau de Gloire
- Value for money
- First Cut
- Versatility
- First Cut
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau de Gloire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau de GloireParfum d'EmpireFirst CutSt. Clair ScentsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 439 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.64/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%
Category winnerFirst CutRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
47%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
439 votes
67%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
58 votes
Category winnerFirst CutMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau de Gloire
SillageEau de Gloire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirst CutBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
herbal69%
soft spicy61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic86%
green72%
herbal58%
rose44%
sweet30%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LavenderBergamotRosemaryMyrtleAmalfi LemonTangerineNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
Star AniseImmortelleTeaLicorice
Base6-8+ hrs
LeatherTobaccoOakmossOlibanumFrench labdanum
Top
Tomato LeafBasilBergamotRosemaryYuzu
Heart
Rose GeraniumImmortelleRose de MaiLavender
Base
HayOakmossVanilla AbsoluteTobacco
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Rosemary and Immortelle. Durations are only published for Eau de Gloire, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter31
Day100
Night35
Spring100
Summer61
Fall72
Winter6
Day100
Night20
Category winnerFirst CutMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,648
PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato
Launched—
Reviews64
Overall rank#30,052
PerfumerDiane St.Clair
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEau de GloireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParfum d'Empire Eau de Gloire opens with a vibrant burst of bitter tangerine, crisp Amalfi lemon, and aromatic myrtle that feels like walking through wild coastal brush in the Mediterranean sun. Crisp lavender and herbal rosemary immediately follow, giving the fragrance a clean, classic barbershop structure before war…
Reviews →First Cut by St. Clair Scents captures the brisk, sunny feeling of walking through a freshly mowed summer field in northern New England. It opens with an invigorating burst of crushed green tomato leaf, garden basil, and tart bergamot that feels like stepping into a morning vegetable garden. As it warms on the skin, s…
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 de Gloire or First Cut?
First Cut takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Gloire is rated 4.03/5 from 439 votes; First Cut is rated 4.64/5 from 58 votes. Choose Eau de Gloire for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Cut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Gloire or First Cut?
Eau de Gloire lasts longest (Eau de Gloire 68/100, First Cut 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Gloire or First Cut?
Eau de Gloire projects furthest (Eau de Gloire 57/100, First Cut 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Gloire and First Cut smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Rosemary and Immortelle.
Is Eau de Gloire or First Cut better for summer or winter?
For summer, First Cut is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Gloire is the stronger pick. Eau de Gloire suits daytime wear; First Cut suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Gloire and First Cut?
Eau de Gloire has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Rosemary and Myrtle, heart notes of Star Anise, Immortelle, Tea and Licorice, a base of Leather, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Olibanum. First Cut has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Basil, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Rose Geranium, Immortelle, Rose de Mai and Lavender, a base of Hay, Oakmoss, Vanilla Absolute and Tobacco.
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