Fragrance comparison

First vs Gucci Accenti

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 4,273 ratings analysed

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #945 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Gucci Accenti

Gucci

4.10790 votes

Rank #2,487 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Accenti takes 5 of 8 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci Accenti
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

First3/8

Gucci Accenti5/8

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Accenti
Community sentiment: Gucci Accenti
Longevity: Gucci Accenti
Sillage & projection: Gucci Accenti
Value for money: First
Versatility: Gucci Accenti
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

Gucci AccentiGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 790 votes

Have 38%Had 36%Want 26%

Category winnerGucci AccentiRating 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

42%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

790 votes

Category winnerGucci AccentiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityGucci Accenti

SillageGucci Accenti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value52

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match19%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

TangerineArtemisiaBlack Currant

Heart3 to 4 hours

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyClove

Base5 to 8 hours

PeachTonka BeanSandalwoodRaspberryVanillaPatchouliVetiver

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Spring33

Summer23

Fall100

Winter69

Day93

Night100

Category winnerGucci AccentiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#945

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#2,487

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews90

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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Gucci Accenti by Gucci offers a rich look back at mid-nineties perfumery, built around lush fruits and grounding woods. The opening introduces a sharp burst of sweet tangerine and tart black currant, tempered by the herbal, bitter edge of artemisia. As the top settles, a dense core of clove, rose, and white floral lil…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First or Gucci Accenti?

Gucci Accenti takes 5 of 8 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Gucci Accenti is rated 4.10/5 from 790 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gucci Accenti for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Gucci Accenti?

Gucci Accenti lasts longest (Gucci Accenti 75/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Gucci Accenti?

Gucci Accenti projects furthest (Gucci Accenti 68/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Gucci Accenti smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peach, Raspberry and Jasmine.

Is First or Gucci Accenti better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Accenti is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Gucci Accenti suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Gucci Accenti?

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. Gucci Accenti has top notes of Tangerine, Artemisia and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Clove, a base of Peach, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Raspberry.