Fragrance comparison

First vs Four

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 3,484 ratings analysed

2 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #912 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Four

Two Mark · 2022

5.001 votes

Rank #65,491 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 2 of 2 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Four
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character.

First2/2

Four0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

FourTwo Mark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyPeachRaspberry

Base6-8 hrs

MuskVanillaPatchouliVetiver

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 14%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 29%Date 21%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#912

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#65,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First 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…

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The grapefruit hits immediately. Four by Two Mark opens with a brisk splash of bitter citrus zest, sunlit bergamot, and tangy black currant. A brief puff of solvent warmth lifts away in under ninety seconds. Ripe peach nectar and red raspberry soon take over the heart, wrapped in airy jasmine petals and sweet garden r…

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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 or Four?

First takes 2 of 2 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Four is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Four for a fruity and citrus character.

Do First and Four smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Peach and Raspberry.

Is First or Four better for summer or winter?

First suits daytime wear; Four suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Four?

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. Four has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peach, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Vetiver.