First vs Miss Arrogate
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
10%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 4 of 5 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Miss ArrogateChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
First4/5
Miss Arrogate1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- Miss Arrogate
- 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 & ArpelsMiss ArrogateAssafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.64/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 41%Had 5%Want 55%
Category winnerFirstRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
27%Love
27%Like
36%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMiss ArrogateBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
musky77%
rose69%
aromatic61%
Scent match10%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
Top
BergamotGrapefruitPeach
Heart
RoseTurkish RoseJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliMuskCedarwoodVetiverVanillaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Spring67
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#955
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#62,469
PerfumerSophie Labbé
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst 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…
Reviews →Miss Arrogate by Assaf opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter grapefruit softened by juicy peach. As the top notes fade, a lush heart of Turkish rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang takes over. The base anchors the florals with patchouli, dry cedarwood, and clean musk, creating a crisp, structured wear for warm spr…
Reviews →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 Miss Arrogate?
First takes 4 of 5 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Miss Arrogate is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Miss Arrogate for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Miss Arrogate?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Miss Arrogate 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Miss Arrogate?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Miss Arrogate 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Miss Arrogate smell similar?
Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.
Is First or Miss Arrogate better for summer or winter?
First suits daytime wear; Miss Arrogate suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Miss Arrogate?
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. Miss Arrogate has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Cedarwood and Vetiver.
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