Fragrance comparison

First vs Lovely

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 3,501 ratings analysed

4 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #901 FloralGreen

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19%scent match

Clearly different

Lovely

Lanoe

3.8518 votes

Rank #20,394 FruityCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 4 of 4 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lovely
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First4/4

Lovely0/4

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

LovelyLanoe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

citrus91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

sweet65%

fresh56%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both fresh

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

BergamotLemonBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeRaspberryApple

Heart

RoseCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineNeroli

Base

AmberVanillaMuskPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry. 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

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#901

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#20,394

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Lovely by Lanoe opens bright and fruity, with bergamot, lemon, black currant and raspberry giving it a juicy citrus sparkle. As it settles, soft florals move in over a sweet musky base of vanilla, amber and light woods. It reads as an easy daytime scent, especially in spring or mild summer weather. If you like fresh f…

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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 Lovely?

First takes 4 of 4 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Lovely is rated 3.85/5 from 18 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lovely for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Lovely?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Lovely 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Lovely?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Lovely 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Lovely smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry.

Is First or Lovely better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First and Lovely?

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. Lovely has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli.