Fragrance comparison

First vs Lust

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,489 ratings analysed

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #943 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Lust

Proad

4.676 votes

Rank #39,287 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lust takes 3 of 5 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lust
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

First2/5

Lust3/5

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

LustProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityLust

SillageLust

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value83

Category winnerLustBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

rose100%

fruity91%

white floral83%

sweet74%

floral65%

earthy56%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both floral 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

Top1 to 2 hours

RaspberryPeach

Heart3 to 5 hours

Turkish RoseJasmine

Base6 to 8+ hours

NagarmothaCivetSandalwood

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#943

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#39,287

PerfumerAnne Flipo

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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Lust by Proad offers an intense oriental floral profile that contrasts ripe fruit with animalic base woods. It opens with juicy raspberry and sweet peach, presenting a bright and inviting introduction. The scent quickly deepens into a rich floral core featuring Turkish rose and clean jasmine, giving the heart a classi…

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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 Lust?

Lust takes 3 of 5 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Lust is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lust for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Lust?

Lust lasts longest (Lust 85/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Lust?

Lust projects furthest (Lust 88/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Lust smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Raspberry, Jasmine and Civet.

Is First or Lust better for summer or winter?

First suits daytime wear; Lust suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Lust?

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. Lust has top notes of Raspberry and Peach, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Jasmine, a base of Nagarmotha, Civet and Sandalwood.