Fragrance comparison

First vs Lili

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 3,490 ratings analysed

5 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #896 FloralGreen

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Lili

L'Amande

2.867 votes

Rank #60,425 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 5 of 5 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lili
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First5/5

Lili0/5

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

LiliL'Amande

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

2.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 32%Had 27%Want 41%

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

0%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

tuberose69%

vanilla61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both white floral and 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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryPeachMandarin OrangeSweet OrangeBergamotRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangTuberoseJasmineIris

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaWhite MuskCedarVetiver

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Spring100

Summer25

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 38%Work 31%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#896

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#60,425

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Lili by L'Amande opens with an immediate splash of juicy peach, tart raspberry, and bright mandarin orange. It smells like biting into fresh orchard fruit drizzled with citrus syrup on a bright morning. As the opening mist settles, the fragrance shifts into a sunny floral heart led by sweet tuberose, lush jasmine, and…

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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 Lili?

First takes 5 of 5 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Lili is rated 2.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lili for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Lili?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Lili 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Lili?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Lili 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Lili smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry.

Is First or Lili better for summer or winter?

First suits daytime wear; Lili suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Lili?

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. Lili has top notes of Raspberry, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Cedar and Vetiver.