Fragrance comparison

Faun vs First Blush

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

2 wins

Faun

Lanoe

—0 votes

Rank #70,457 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

First Blush

Clean

3.5161 votes

Rank #60,165 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Faun takes 2 of 3 categories.

Faun
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
First Blush
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Faun2/3

First Blush1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FaunLanoe

First BlushClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.51/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

11%Love

57%Like

2%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFaun

SillageFaun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

musky61%

green100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

musky61%

Scent match76%Very similar · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintBergamotTangerineLemon

Heart

JasmineNeroliLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskVetiverAmber

Top20 to 30 minutes

BergamotWhite TeaMint

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineNeroliBasil

Base1 to 2 hours

MuskCashmirwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Jasmine and Neroli. Durations are only published for First Blush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,457

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFirst BlushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Faun opens with a brisk mix of mint, bergamot, tangerine, and lemon, then settles into a clean fougere shape built around lavender, neroli, jasmine, and soft green florals. It reads fresh, aromatic, and gently musky rather than dense or sweet. This is the kind of scent that may suit someone who wants a polished, mascu…

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First Blush by Clean offers a crisp, herbal wash of scent that feels like stepping out into cool morning air. The opening hits with tangy bergamot, steeped white tea, and crushed mint leaves, delivering a refreshing burst of green energy. As the initial brightness settles, soft neroli and jasmine petals mingle with th…

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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 lasts longer, Faun or First Blush?

Faun lasts longest (Faun 80/100, First Blush 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Faun or First Blush?

Faun projects furthest (Faun 75/100, First Blush 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Faun and First Blush smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Jasmine and Neroli.

Is Faun or First Blush better for summer or winter?

First Blush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Faun and First Blush?

Faun has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Tangerine and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber. First Blush has top notes of Bergamot, White Tea and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Basil, a base of Musk, Cashmirwood and Amber.