First vs Fluid Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 5 of 8 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fluid ManChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First5/8
Fluid Man3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Fluid Man
- Community sentiment
- Fluid Man
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- Fluid Man
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- First
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FirstVan Cleef & ArpelsFluid ManIcebergWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.18/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 27%Had 38%Want 35%
Category winnerFluid ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
38%Love
49%Like
8%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
103 votes
Category winnerFluid ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFluid Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
woody100%
citrus92%
floral84%
fresh spicy77%
fruity69%
earthy61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
Top15-30 mins
PatchouliBergamotBlack CurrantPeachGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
MagnoliaOakmossVetiverFreesia
Base5-7+ hrs
NutmegTobaccoBirchHoneyAmberCedar
Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Category winnerFirstMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#954
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#10,964
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…
Reviews →Iceberg Fluid Man is an eclectic aromatic fougere that kicks off with a sharp blast of grapefruit, zesty lemon, and tart peach. The opening feels almost fizzy and metallic on the skin before settling into a breezy floral core of magnolia, clean freesia, and earthy oakmoss. As the day progresses, a warm foundation of s…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, First or Fluid Man?
First takes 5 of 8 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Fluid Man is rated 4.18/5 from 103 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fluid Man for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Fluid Man?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Fluid Man 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Fluid Man?
Fluid Man projects furthest (Fluid Man 67/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Fluid Man smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Peach and Mandarin Orange.
Is First or Fluid Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, First is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Fluid Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Fluid Man?
First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber. Fluid Man has top notes of Patchouli, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Magnolia, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Freesia, a base of Nutmeg, Tobacco, Birch and Honey.
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