Fragrance comparison

Filly vs First Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 344 ratings analysed

3 wins

Filly

Roberto Capucci

4.3546 votes

Rank #20,464 FloralGreen

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43%scent match

Some overlap

First Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.22298 votes

Rank #4,435 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Filly takes 3 of 7 categories.

Filly
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First Parfum
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Filly3/7

First Parfum2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FillyRoberto Capucci

First ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

4.22/ 5 · 298 votes

Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%

Category winnerFirst ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

47%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

298 votes

Category winnerFillyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value53

Category winnerFillyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

rose84%

woody77%

aldehydic69%

earthy61%

floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

sweet77%

musky69%

animalic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesPeachNeroliBergamot

Heart

RoseHyacinthCarnationYlang-YlangOrchidJasmine

Base

oak mossCivettaVetyverMuskSandalwoodAmber

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantBergamotRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

HyacinthTurkish RoseCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineTuberoseOrris RootOrchid

Base8-10+ hrs

CivetHoneyMossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVanilla

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerFillyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Men4

Unisex11

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#4,435

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerFirst ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Filly by Roberto Capucci is a classic 1983 chypre floral that balances sharp green notes with rich, spicy florals. It features a prominent aldehydic opening followed by a heart of rose and carnation, grounding itself in deep oakmoss, civet, and vetiver. This fragrance is an ideal choice for enthusiasts looking for a r…

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First Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a crisp rush of aldehydes alongside sweet peach and tangy black currant, creating a bright fizz that immediately recalls luxury French bath soap. As it warms on the skin, a rich floral heart takes over, mingling velvety Turkish rose, night-blooming jasmine, and earthy hyac…

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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, Filly or First Parfum?

Filly takes 3 of 7 categories. Filly is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes; First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes. Choose Filly for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Filly or First Parfum?

They last about the same: Filly 73/100, First Parfum 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Filly or First Parfum?

Projection is very close: Filly 65/100, First Parfum 65/100 for sillage.

Do Filly and First Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Filly or First Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Filly is the stronger pick. For winter, First Parfum is the stronger pick. Filly suits daytime wear; First Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Filly and First Parfum?

Filly has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Peach and Neroli, heart notes of Rose, Hyacinth, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Vetyver and Musk. First Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Turkish Rose, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Honey, Moss and Sandalwood.