Fragrance comparison

First vs Miss

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3,491 ratings analysed

4 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #934 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Miss

Guepard

4.508 votes

Rank #32,849 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 4 of 5 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Miss
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

First4/5

Miss1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Miss
Sillage & projection: First
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

MissGuepard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 22%Had 2%Want 76%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMiss

SillageFirst

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%

white floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

woody77%

green69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, green and yellow 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PapayaBlack CurrantTangerineMelonRaspberry

Heart3 to 5 hours

NarcissusJasmineOrange BlossomRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangGalbanum

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaSandalwoodMuskVetiver

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

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#934

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#32,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Miss Guepard by Guepard is an early 2000s floral fruity fragrance defined by a bright, sweet cocktail of lush fruits and opulent white florals. The scent opens with a burst of sweet melon, juicy papaya, tart black currant, ripe raspberry, and bright tangerine. As the initial fruitiness settles, a deep bouquet of tuber…

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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 Miss?

First takes 4 of 5 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Miss is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Miss for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Miss?

Miss lasts longest (Miss 80/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Miss?

Projection is very close: First 64/100, Miss 63/100 for sillage.

Do First and Miss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Raspberry, Narcissus and Jasmine.

Is First or Miss better for summer or winter?

First suits daytime wear; Miss suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Miss?

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 has top notes of Papaya, Black Currant, Tangerine and Melon, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.