Fragrance comparison

First vs Girl

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 3,493 ratings analysed

3 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #896 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Girl

Pascal Morabito

3.7010 votes

Rank #53,206 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 3 of 5 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Girl
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First3/5

Girl2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

GirlPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 22%Had 15%Want 63%

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

50%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageGirl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGirlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

sweet88%

yellow floral77%

woody65%

powdery53%

tuberose42%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both yellow 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

Top

PeachMandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-YlangTuberose

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#896

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#53,206

PerfumerJulie Massé

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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Pascal Morabito Girl starts with a bright splash of juicy peach and tart mandarin orange. The opening feels sunny and sweet, cutting through humid morning air with clean fruitiness. As the top notes settle, yellow floral tones emerge through creamy ylang-ylang and heavy tuberose. The base lands on smooth sandalwood a…

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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 Girl?

First takes 3 of 5 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Girl is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Girl for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Girl?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Girl 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Girl?

Projection is very close: Girl 66/100, First 64/100 for sillage.

Do First and Girl smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose.

Is First or Girl better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First and Girl?

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. Girl has top notes of Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.