Fragrance comparison

First vs Jungfrau

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 3,486 ratings analysed

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #906 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Jungfrau

Art of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

4.673 votes

Rank #46,642 SweetYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jungfrau
Choose it for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

First2/4

Jungfrau2/4

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

JungfrauArt of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityJungfrau

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerJungfrauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

honey84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match16%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

PeachBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangHoney

Base

elemiGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Ylang-Ylang and Honey. 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

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

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#906

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#46,642

PerfumerBrigitte Witschi

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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Jungfrau reads as a soft honeyed floral with a ripe peach opening, a warm yellow-flower heart, and a woody resinous base. It feels feminine and gently sensual rather than loud. The peach and bergamot give the first minutes some lift, then honey and ylang-ylang take over and keep the scent smooth, sweet, and slightly p…

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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 Jungfrau?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Jungfrau is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jungfrau for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Jungfrau?

Jungfrau lasts longest (Jungfrau 80/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Jungfrau?

Projection is very close: First 64/100, Jungfrau 63/100 for sillage.

Do First and Jungfrau smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Ylang-Ylang and Honey.

Is First or Jungfrau better for summer or winter?

First suits daytime wear; Jungfrau suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Jungfrau?

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. Jungfrau has top notes of Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Honey, a base of elemi and Guaiac Wood.