Fragrance comparison

First vs Luna

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,509 ratings analysed

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #954 FloralGreen

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Luna

Morris

4.1226 votes

Rank #23,054 White FloralGreen

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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 ratings & consensus, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Luna
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

First4/8

Luna4/8

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

LunaMorris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 21%Had 29%Want 49%

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

23%Love

69%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerLunaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLuna

SillageLuna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value69

Category winnerLunaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

green90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

fruity60%

aromatic50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both green and 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

Top20-30 mins

Black CurrantGalbanumBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangJasmineNarcissus

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskBenzoinVetyverAmberVirginia CedarSandalwood

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Spring44

Summer100

Fall22

Winter0

Day75

Night100

Category winnerFirstMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#954

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#23,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Luna by Morris is a bright, green-tinged white floral fragrance with a crisp vintage backbone. The scent opens with sharp galbanum, tangy lemon, and tart black currant that hit like cool garden air after a morning rain shower. As the brisk opening settles, a lush bouquet of gardenia, tuberose, and ylang-ylang softens …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First or Luna?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Luna is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Luna for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Luna?

Luna lasts longest (Luna 75/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Luna?

Projection is very close: Luna 66/100, First 64/100 for sillage.

Do First and Luna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Narcissus.

Is First or Luna better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First and Luna?

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. Luna has top notes of Black Currant, Galbanum, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Vetyver and Amber.