Fragrance comparison

First vs Glory

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3,503 ratings analysed

6 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #934 FloralGreen

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Glory

Maori Collection

3.4520 votes

Rank #62,691 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 6 of 6 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Glory
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

First6/6

Glory0/6

Ratings & consensus: First
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: First
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

GloryMaori Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 44%

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

5%Love

60%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage34

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value35

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

iris69%

floral61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

StrawberryRaspberryBergamotPeachLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

Tuscan IrisOrris RootMagnoliaMuskLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberVanillaSandalwoodCedar

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#934

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#62,691

PerfumerNot listed

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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Glory by Maori Collection opens with a bright splash of tart raspberry, sweet strawberry, juicy peach, and brisk bergamot. The lively berry opening quickly shifts into a soft, powdery heart where Tuscan iris and orris root meet delicate magnolia and crisp lily-of-the-valley. As the initial fruitiness settles, a clean …

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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 Glory?

First takes 6 of 6 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Glory is rated 3.45/5 from 20 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Glory for a fruity and powdery character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Glory?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Glory 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Glory?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Glory 34/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Glory smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Raspberry and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is First or Glory better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First and Glory?

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. Glory has top notes of Strawberry, Raspberry, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Tuscan Iris, Orris Root, Magnolia and Musk, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.