Fragrance comparison

First vs Hundred Silent Ways

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9,380 ratings analysed

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #955 FloralGreen

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21%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Hundred Silent Ways

Nishane

4.095,897 votes

Rank #526 White FloralVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hundred Silent Ways takes 5 of 7 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hundred Silent Ways
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

First2/7

Hundred Silent Ways5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Hundred Silent WaysNishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 5,897 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerHundred Silent WaysRating 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

49%Love

30%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

4,631 votes

Category winnerHundred Silent WaysMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHundred Silent Ways

SillageHundred Silent Ways

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value46

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%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

woody77%

tuberose69%

fruity61%

Scent match21%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

Top

TuberosePeachMandarin Orange

Heart

GardeniaJasmineOrris

Base

VanillaSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine 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

Night85

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFirstMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men3

Unisex20

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#955

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#526

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews612

Category winnerHundred Silent WaysHigher 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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Nishane Hundred Silent Ways opens with a bright burst of ripe peach and mandarin orange, which immediately softens as white florals take over. Creamy tuberose and gardenia lead the heart, surrounded by a subtle powdery layer of orris root. The base settles into warm vanilla, smooth sandalwood, and a touch of woody vet…

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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 Hundred Silent Ways?

Hundred Silent Ways takes 5 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Hundred Silent Ways is rated 4.09/5 from 5,897 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hundred Silent Ways for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, First or Hundred Silent Ways?

Hundred Silent Ways lasts longest (Hundred Silent Ways 77/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Hundred Silent Ways?

Hundred Silent Ways projects furthest (Hundred Silent Ways 67/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Hundred Silent Ways smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is First or Hundred Silent Ways better for summer or winter?

For summer, First is the stronger pick. For winter, Hundred Silent Ways is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Hundred Silent Ways?

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. Hundred Silent Ways has top notes of Tuberose, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Vetiver.