Fragrance comparison

First vs Maroc

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 3,537 ratings analysed

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #927 FloralGreen

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11%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Maroc

Charles Revson

4.5054 votes

Rank #30,162 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maroc takes 5 of 8 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maroc
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

First3/8

Maroc5/8

Ratings & consensus: Maroc
Community sentiment: Maroc
Longevity: First
Sillage & projection: Maroc
Value for money: First
Versatility: Maroc
Note pyramid (duration): Maroc
Fragranxe ranking: First

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

MarocCharles Revson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerMarocRating 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

74%Love

13%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerMarocMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageMaroc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value52

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

musky69%

animalic61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

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

HoneyGeraniumCorianderBergamotAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

Moroccan RoseWhite RoseMoroccan Jasmine

Base7-10+ hrs

OakmossPatchouliPalisander RosewoodOrris RootVetiverCivetAmbergrisMusk

Category winnerMarocLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Spring31

Summer19

Fall100

Winter69

Day79

Night100

Category winnerMarocMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Date 35%Party 24%Casual 22%Work 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#927

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#30,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Maroc by Charles Revson is an unapologetic, vintage chypre packed with wild Moroccan rose, dark oakmoss, and pungent raw honey. The opening hits fast. A fizzy rush of coriander, aldehydes, and sharp green geranium cuts straight through the air before settling into velvety rose petals. Earthy patchouli and animalic civ…

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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 Maroc?

Maroc takes 5 of 8 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Maroc is rated 4.50/5 from 54 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maroc for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Maroc?

They last about the same: First 72/100, Maroc 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, First or Maroc?

Maroc projects furthest (Maroc 72/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Maroc smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orris Root and Civet.

Is First or Maroc better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First and Maroc?

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. Maroc has top notes of Honey, Geranium, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, White Rose and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Palisander Rosewood and Orris Root.