Fragrance comparison

First vs Gabrielle

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 11,098 ratings analysed

8 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #928 FloralGreen

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Gabrielle

Chanel

3.707,615 votes

Rank #34,159 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 8 of 8 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gabrielle
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First8/8

Gabrielle0/8

Ratings & consensus: First
Community sentiment: First
Longevity: First
Sillage & projection: First
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 & Arpels

GabrielleChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 7,615 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerFirstRating 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

25%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

7,615 votes

Category winnerFirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value36

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

musky61%

Scent match23%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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyPearPink Pepper

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodCashmeranOrris

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night28

Category winnerFirstMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#928

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#34,159

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

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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Chanel Gabrielle is an airy, sunlit white floral fragrance built around a polished bouquet of orange blossom, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and Grasse tuberose. The opening sprays hit with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit and sweet mandarin peel before softening into a lush, clean floral heart. As the citrus sparkle subsides …

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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 Gabrielle?

First takes 8 of 8 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Gabrielle is rated 3.70/5 from 7,615 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gabrielle for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Gabrielle?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Gabrielle 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Gabrielle?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Gabrielle 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Gabrielle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is First or Gabrielle better for summer or winter?

For summer, First is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Gabrielle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Gabrielle?

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. Gabrielle has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Orris.