Fragrance comparison

First vs Léonard de Léonard

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 3,664 ratings analysed

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #912 FloralGreen

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Léonard de Léonard

Leonard

4.34181 votes

Rank #5,686 WoodyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Léonard de Léonard
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

First4/8

Léonard de Léonard4/8

Ratings & consensus: Léonard de Léonard
Community sentiment: Léonard de Léonard
Longevity: Léonard de Léonard
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: First
Versatility: Léonard de Léonard
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

Léonard de LéonardLeonard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.34/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerLéonard de LéonardRating 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

48%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

181 votes

Category winnerLéonard de LéonardMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityLéonard de Léonard

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value54

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

woody100%

floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

iris61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral and green

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

Top20-35 mins

HiacynthGalbanumAldehydesIrisBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossAmberSandalwoodSpicesCedarMusk

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Spring82

Summer55

Fall100

Winter32

Day100

Night64

Category winnerLéonard de LéonardMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Work 38%Casual 29%Date 21%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#912

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#5,686

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Léonard de Léonard hits the skin with a brisk snap of bitter galbanum, frosty aldehydes, and sharp bergamot. The initial spray carries a brief alcohol rush before transforming into a dense cloud of spring hyacinth and powdery iris. As the sharp greenery softens over the first hour, rich Bulgarian rose and creamy orris…

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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 Léonard de Léonard?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Léonard de Léonard is rated 4.34/5 from 181 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Léonard de Léonard for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Léonard de Léonard?

They last about the same: Léonard de Léonard 73/100, First 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, First or Léonard de Léonard?

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

Do First and Léonard de Léonard smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Hiacynth and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is First or Léonard de Léonard better for summer or winter?

For summer, Léonard de Léonard is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Léonard de Léonard suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Léonard de Léonard?

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. Léonard de Léonard has top notes of Hiacynth, Galbanum, Aldehydes and Iris, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Sandalwood and Spices.