Fragrance comparison

First vs Magnifica

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 3,634 ratings analysed

7 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #912 FloralGreen

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19%scent match

Clearly different

Magnifica

Furla

3.75151 votes

Rank #18,021 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 7 of 8 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magnifica
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First7/8

Magnifica1/8

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

MagnificaFurla

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

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

18%Love

52%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerFirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value53

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

lavender77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

PeachBlue LavenderMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Rose

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodOrchidAmber

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

Summer76

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night32

Category winnerMagnificaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Men3

Unisex1

Women96

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#912

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#18,021

PerfumerCarine Boin

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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Furla Magnifica brings an easy, cheerful spin to the classic white floral family. The first spray delivers a bright splash of juicy peach and tart mandarin orange, cut quickly by a clean touch of blue lavender. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down. Creamy gardenia and dewy white rose take over the center of …

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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 Magnifica?

First takes 7 of 8 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Magnifica is rated 3.75/5 from 151 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magnifica for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Magnifica?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Magnifica 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Magnifica?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Magnifica 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Magnifica smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber.

Is First or Magnifica better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First and Magnifica?

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. Magnifica has top notes of Peach, Blue Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Orchid and Amber.