Fragrance comparison

First Blush vs Faun

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

First Blush

Clean

3.5161 votes

Rank #60,165 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

2 wins

Faun

Lanoe

—0 votes

Rank #70,457 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Faun takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

First Blush1/3

Faun2/3

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

First BlushClean

FaunLanoe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

57%Like

2%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityFaun

SillageFaun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

BergamotWhite TeaMint

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineNeroliBasil

Base1 to 2 hours

MuskCashmirwoodAmber

Top

MintBergamotTangerineLemon

Heart

JasmineNeroliLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, 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

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night17

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,457

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFirst BlushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, First Blush or Faun?

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

Which projects more, First Blush or Faun?

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

Do First Blush and Faun smell similar?

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

Is First Blush or Faun better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First Blush and Faun?

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. 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.