Fragrance comparison

First vs L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,510 ratings analysed

5 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #911 FloralGreen

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24%scent match

Clearly different

L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2

Rasasi

3.6727 votes

Rank #28,230 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 5 of 7 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

First5/7

L'Incontournable Blue Lady 22/7

Ratings & consensus: First
Community sentiment: First
Longevity: First
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2
Versatility: L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2
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

L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2Rasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 32%Had 26%Want 42%

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

15%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerFirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value64

Category winnerL'Incontournable Blue Lady 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

ozonic61%

Scent match24%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

Notes

Violet LeavesMuskPeachPlumTuberoseVanillaAmberJasmineSandalwoodYlang-YlangOrange BlossomNarcissus

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeach, Narcissus, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Spring63

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night31

Category winnerL'Incontournable Blue Lady 2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#911

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#28,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 by Rasasi offers a floral-forward profile centered on white blossoms and soft fruit. This scent feels clean and approachable, making it a reliable choice for daily wear. It relies on a blend of jasmine and tuberose that settles into a musky, powdery base, ideal for those seeking a formal b…

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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 L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2?

First takes 5 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 is rated 3.67/5 from 27 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Narcissus, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is First or L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2?

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. L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 features Violet Leaves, Musk, Peach, Plum and Tuberose.