Fragrance comparison

First Blush vs Marquis

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

First Blush

Clean

3.5161 votes

Rank #60,165 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Marquis

The Crown Perfumery Co.

4.502 votes

Rank #52,669 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marquis takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

First Blush0/3

Marquis3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First BlushClean

MarquisThe Crown Perfumery Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMarquis

SillageMarquis

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%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

green65%

woody53%

herbal42%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and green

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

BergamotLemonBasilNeroliGalbanumLimeArtemisiaMint

Heart

LavenderJuniper BerriesCorianderClary SageAngelicaRosemary

Base

Precious WoodsAmberOakmoss

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarquisHigher 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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Marquis by The Crown Perfumery Co. is a classic aromatic fougere that leans heavily into herbal and citrus textures. It opens with a bright blast of lime and mint before grounding itself in lavender and clary sage. Best suited for spring mornings and professional office settings, this fragrance offers a clean, traditi…

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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 Marquis?

Marquis takes 3 of 3 categories. First Blush is rated 3.51/5 from 61 votes; Marquis is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose First Blush for a green and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marquis for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, First Blush or Marquis?

Marquis lasts longest (Marquis 45/100, First Blush 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Blush or Marquis?

Marquis projects furthest (Marquis 50/100, First Blush 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Blush and Marquis smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Neroli and Basil.

Is First Blush or Marquis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First Blush and Marquis?

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. Marquis has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Basil and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Coriander and Clary Sage, a base of Precious Woods, Amber and Oakmoss.