Fragrance comparison

First vs Mezza Luna

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,494 ratings analysed

4 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #954 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Mezza Luna

Jeanne Arthes

4.0011 votes

Rank #56,112 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 4 of 6 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mezza Luna
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

First4/6

Mezza Luna2/6

Ratings & consensus: First
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mezza Luna
Sillage & projection: Mezza Luna
Value for money: First
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

Mezza LunaJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 8%Want 86%

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

27%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMezza Luna

SillageMezza Luna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value0

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match25%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

AldehydesMarigoldGalbanumBergamotTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRosePeachRaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyGreen Apple

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaVetiverMuskOakmoss

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

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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#56,112

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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Mezza Luna by Jeanne Arthes brings back the golden era of crisp, clean French perfumery at an accessible price. It opens with bright aldehydes, bitter green galbanum, and zesty bergamot that smell like luxurious milled bath soap. As it warms up, sweet peach, soft jasmine, and fresh rose emerge to round out the sharp e…

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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 Mezza Luna?

First takes 4 of 6 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Mezza Luna is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mezza Luna for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Mezza Luna?

Mezza Luna lasts longest (Mezza Luna 77/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Mezza Luna?

Mezza Luna projects furthest (Mezza Luna 83/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Mezza Luna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Raspberry.

Is First or Mezza Luna better for summer or winter?

First suits daytime wear; Mezza Luna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Mezza Luna?

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. Mezza Luna has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Peach and Raspberry, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk.