Fragrance comparison

First Blush vs Monsieur F de Ferragamo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

First Blush

Clean

3.5161 votes

Rank #60,165 GreenFresh Spicy

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62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Monsieur F de Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo · 1976

4.1010 votes

Rank #51,468 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur F de Ferragamo takes 4 of 5 categories.

First Blush
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monsieur F de Ferragamo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

First Blush1/5

Monsieur F de Ferragamo4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First BlushClean

Monsieur F de FerragamoSalvatore Ferragamo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

Category winnerMonsieur F de FerragamoRating 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

60%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMonsieur F de Ferragamo

SillageMonsieur F de Ferragamo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerFirst BlushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

Scent match62%Closely related · 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

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotBasilLemon

Heart

SageJasmineSandalwoodNeroliPatchouliRoseLaurelsMint

Base

OakmossVanillaMuskLabdanum

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

Spring29

Summer0

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1976

Reviews0

Category winnerMonsieur F de FerragamoHigher 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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Monsieur F de Ferragamo is a vintage 1976 aromatic fougere built around a crisp herbal burst, rich woods, and an earthy forest floor base. It opens with sharp lavender, bright lemon, and fresh green basil, giving you the immediate sensation of a traditional Italian barbershop splash. As the citrus settles, a rich hear…

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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 Monsieur F de Ferragamo?

Monsieur F de Ferragamo takes 4 of 5 categories. First Blush is rated 3.51/5 from 61 votes; Monsieur F de Ferragamo is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose First Blush for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monsieur F de Ferragamo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Blush or Monsieur F de Ferragamo?

Monsieur F de Ferragamo lasts longest (Monsieur F de Ferragamo 77/100, First Blush 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Blush or Monsieur F de Ferragamo?

Monsieur F de Ferragamo projects furthest (Monsieur F de Ferragamo 53/100, First Blush 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Blush and Monsieur F de Ferragamo smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Jasmine and Neroli.

Is First Blush or Monsieur F de Ferragamo better for summer or winter?

First Blush suits daytime wear; Monsieur F de Ferragamo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Blush and Monsieur F de Ferragamo?

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. Monsieur F de Ferragamo has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Sage, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Vanilla, Musk and Labdanum.