Fragrance comparison

First Blush vs Hei

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 453 ratings analysed

First Blush

Clean

3.5161 votes

Rank #59,996 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Hei

Alfred Sung

3.80392 votes

Rank #9,145 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hei takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

First Blush1/7

Hei6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First BlushClean

HeiAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

3.80/ 5 · 392 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerHeiRating 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

23%Love

57%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

332 votes

Category winnerHeiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityHei

SillageHei

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value82

Category winnerHeiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · 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

BambooMintViolet LeafBergamot

Heart

Water NotesJasmineLavenderNeroliFennelCardamomDill

Base

MuskMahoganyTonka BeanAmberCedar

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

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFirst BlushMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,145

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerHeiHigher 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 →

Hei by Alfred Sung is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Hei was launched in 2002. The nose behind this fragrance is David Apel. Top notes are Bamboo, Mint, Violet Leaf and Bergamot; middle notes are Water Notes, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Fennel, Cardamom and Dill; base notes are Musk, Mahogany, Tonka Bean, Amber …

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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 Hei?

Hei takes 6 of 7 categories. First Blush is rated 3.51/5 from 61 votes; Hei is rated 3.80/5 from 392 votes. Choose First Blush for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hei for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, First Blush or Hei?

Hei lasts longest (Hei 58/100, First Blush 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Blush or Hei?

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

Do First Blush and Hei smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Jasmine and Neroli.

Is First Blush or Hei better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hei 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 Hei?

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. Hei has top notes of Bamboo, Mint, Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Notes, Jasmine, Lavender and Neroli, a base of Musk, Mahogany, Tonka Bean and Amber.