First vs L'Or de Bourbon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 6 of 8 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Or de BourbonChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
First6/8
L'Or de Bourbon2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- First
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- L'Or de Bourbon
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- L'Or de Bourbon
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FirstVan Cleef & ArpelsL'Or de BourbonPrincesse Marina De BourbonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.58/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 16%Had 12%Want 71%
Category winnerFirstRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
27%Love
36%Like
3%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
Category winnerFirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageL'Or de Bourbon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
fruity100%
sweet88%
honey77%
vanilla65%
floral53%
yellow floral42%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both floral and yellow floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
Top30 to 45 minutes
Big StrawberryYlang-YlangRoseBlack Currant
Heart3 to 5 hours
HoneyExotic FruitsGrapesPepperAmberGinger
Base4 to 6 hours
Tonka BeanVanillaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)
Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Spring63
Summer63
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerL'Or de BourbonMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#943
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#35,599
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst 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…
Reviews →L'Or de Bourbon by Princesse Marina De Bourbon brings a rich, antique style of sweetness that leans heavy and opulent. It opens with an immediate burst of big strawberry, tart black currant, and creamy ylang-ylang backed by soft rose. As it settles, honey and assorted exotic fruits blend with spicy ginger, warm pepper…
Reviews →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 L'Or de Bourbon?
First takes 6 of 8 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; L'Or de Bourbon is rated 3.58/5 from 33 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Or de Bourbon for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, First or L'Or de Bourbon?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, L'Or de Bourbon 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or L'Or de Bourbon?
L'Or de Bourbon projects furthest (L'Or de Bourbon 69/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and L'Or de Bourbon smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Honey and Amber.
Is First or L'Or de Bourbon better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Or de Bourbon is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Or de Bourbon is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; L'Or de Bourbon suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and L'Or de Bourbon?
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'Or de Bourbon has top notes of Big Strawberry, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Black Currant, heart notes of Honey, Exotic Fruits, Grapes and Pepper, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).
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