Ecusson vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ecusson takes 4 of 7 categories.
EcussonChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ecusson4/7
First3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ecusson
- Community sentiment
- Ecusson
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- Ecusson
- Versatility
- Ecusson
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EcussonJean d'AlbretFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.47/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerEcussonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
34%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
98 votes
38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
Category winnerEcussonMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEcussonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
powdery77%
aldehydic69%
earthy61%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and aldehydic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesOrrisLemonCassia BourbonCassis
Heart
CarnationYlang-YlangRoseGeraniumJasmineVioletTuberose
Base
OakmossMuskVanillaVetiverSandalwood
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer26
Fall100
Winter79
Day40
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Category winnerEcussonMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,857
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#954
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEcusson is a dusty, green-leaning chypre that opens with crisp aldehydes and sharp lemon. The core softens into a powdery iris and carnation heart, before settling into a warm oakmoss and vetiver base. It suits collectors seeking a dry, historic French profile for cool autumn afternoons.
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, Ecusson or First?
Ecusson takes 4 of 7 categories. Ecusson is rated 4.47/5 from 98 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Ecusson for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ecusson or First?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Ecusson 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ecusson or First?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Ecusson 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ecusson and First smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.
Is Ecusson or First better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ecusson is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. Ecusson suits evening wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ecusson and First?
Ecusson has top notes of Aldehydes, Orris, Lemon and Cassia Bourbon, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Vanilla 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.
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