Fragrance comparison

First Blush vs Green Water

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 579 ratings analysed

First Blush

Clean

3.5161 votes

Rank #60,165 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Green Water

Jacques Fath

3.65518 votes

Rank #7,176 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Green Water takes 5 of 7 categories.

First Blush
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Green Water
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

First Blush2/7

Green Water5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First BlushClean

Green WaterJacques Fath

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

3.65/ 5 · 518 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerGreen WaterRating 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

22%Love

44%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

363 votes

Category winnerGreen WaterMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGreen Water

SillageGreen Water

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerFirst BlushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

musky61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

earthy44%

woody30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

BergamotNeroliLemonOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

MintBasilTarragonCloveCaraway

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Neroli and Basil. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFirst BlushMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men32

Unisex61

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,176

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerGreen WaterHigher 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…

Reviews →

Green Water by Jacques Fath is a crisp, aromatic cologne built around a vibrant mint and citrus accord. Designed by Cécile Zarokian, this 2015 release balances bright bergamot and neroli with herbal notes of basil and tarragon. It offers a clean, bracing experience for those seeking a sharp, classic scent profile for …

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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 is better, First Blush or Green Water?

Green Water takes 5 of 7 categories. First Blush is rated 3.51/5 from 61 votes; Green Water is rated 3.65/5 from 518 votes. Choose First Blush for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Green Water for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, First Blush or Green Water?

Green Water lasts longest (Green Water 56/100, First Blush 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Blush or Green Water?

Green Water projects furthest (Green Water 51/100, First Blush 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Blush and Green Water smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Neroli and Basil.

Is First Blush or Green Water better for summer or winter?

For summer, First Blush is the stronger pick. For winter, First Blush is the stronger pick. First Blush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Blush and Green Water?

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. Green Water has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Mint, Basil, Tarragon and Clove, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Ambergris.