Fragrance comparison

First vs Misia Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 4,448 ratings analysed

5 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #928 FloralGreen

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Misia Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.04965 votes

Rank #29,339 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 5 of 8 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Misia Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First5/8

Misia Eau de Parfum2/8

Ratings & consensus: Misia Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Misia Eau de Parfum
Longevity: First
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: First
Versatility: First
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: First

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Misia Eau de ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 965 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerMisia Eau de ParfumRating 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

44%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

965 votes

Category winnerMisia Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value26

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

powdery100%

violet92%

fruity84%

iris77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both floral and fresh

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

AldehydesLitchi

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryTurkish RoseGrasse RosePeach

Base6-10 hrs

VioletPowdery NotesOrris RootLeatherVanillaTonka BeanBenzoin

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day100

Night53

Category winnerFirstMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Men2

Unisex19

Women79

Work 37%Date 32%Casual 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#928

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#29,339

PerfumerOlivier Polge

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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Chanel Misia Eau de Parfum centers around an unapologetic vintage cosmetic scent. You get an immediate burst of sparkling aldehydes and chilled litchi that clears out within fifteen minutes. What follows is a dense, nostalgic cloud of candied parma violet, velvety Turkish rose, and buttery orris root. It smells unmist…

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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 Misia Eau de Parfum?

First takes 5 of 8 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Misia Eau de Parfum is rated 4.04/5 from 965 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Misia Eau de Parfum for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Misia Eau de Parfum?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Misia Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Misia Eau de Parfum?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Misia Eau de Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Misia Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Raspberry and Orris Root.

Is First or Misia Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, First is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Misia Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Misia Eau de 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. Misia Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes and Litchi, heart notes of Raspberry, Turkish Rose, Grasse Rose and Peach, a base of Violet, Powdery Notes, Orris Root and Leather.