First vs Magie Noire Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Magie Noire Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magie Noire ParfumChoose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
First2/7
Magie Noire Parfum5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Magie Noire Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Magie Noire Parfum
- Longevity
- Magie Noire Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Magie Noire Parfum
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- First
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Magie Noire Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FirstVan Cleef & ArpelsMagie Noire ParfumLancômeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.47/ 5 · 1,081 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumRating 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
66%Love
25%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
1,033 votes
Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMagie Noire Parfum
SillageMagie Noire Parfum
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%
woody100%
green92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
earthy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both green
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
Top
GalbanumCassisCassiaBulgarian RoseHyacinthRaspberryBergamot
Heart
HoneyNarcissusOrris RootTuberoseCedarYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossMyrrhSpicesIncenseCivetPatchouliAmbergrisSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Raspberry, Narcissus and Jasmine. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Spring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFirstMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#955
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#187
PerfumerGerard Goupy
Launched—
Reviews61
Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumHigher 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 →Magie Noire Parfum is a deep green, mossy floral with a dark amber core. It opens sharp and aromatic, then settles into oakmoss, patchouli, incense, soft animalic warmth, and muted flowers. This suits shoppers who enjoy vintage-style structure, complexity, and a more mysterious mood than modern sweet florals. It can f…
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 Magie Noire Parfum?
Magie Noire Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Magie Noire Parfum is rated 4.47/5 from 1,081 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magie Noire Parfum for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, First or Magie Noire Parfum?
Magie Noire Parfum lasts longest (Magie Noire Parfum 87/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Magie Noire Parfum?
Magie Noire Parfum projects furthest (Magie Noire Parfum 81/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Magie Noire Parfum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Raspberry, Narcissus and Jasmine.
Is First or Magie Noire Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, First is the stronger pick. For winter, Magie Noire Parfum is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Magie Noire Parfum?
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. Magie Noire Parfum has top notes of Galbanum, Cassis, Cassia and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Honey, Narcissus, Orris Root and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Myrrh, Spices and Incense.
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