Fragrance comparison

First vs Mascotte

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,483 ratings analysed

1 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #954 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Mascotte

Jean Louis Vermeil

—0 votes

Rank #77,015 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 1 of 1 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mascotte
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, evening wear.

First1/1

Mascotte0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: First

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

MascotteJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

floral84%

green77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both floral, 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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantGalbanum

Heart

CarnationGeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaViolet LeafYlang-YlangRose

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#954

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#77,015

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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Mascotte by Jean Louis Vermeil offers a crisp, dry take on traditional masculine perfumery. The scent leads with bitter galbanum and bright bergamot before settling into a carnation and geranium core. Heavy oakmoss, earthy vetiver, and dark patchouli anchor the dry-down. It suits mature enthusiasts seeking a vintage w…

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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.

Do First and Mascotte smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is First or Mascotte better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First and Mascotte?

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. Mascotte has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.