First vs Molinard de Molinard
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 5 of 7 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Molinard de MolinardChoose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
First5/7
Molinard de Molinard2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- First
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- Molinard de Molinard
- Versatility
- Molinard de Molinard
- 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 & ArpelsMolinard de MolinardMolinardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 497 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
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
35%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
235 votes
Category winnerFirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMolinard de MolinardBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
green100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
yellow floral69%
amber61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both green and yellow floral
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
Green NotesAsafoetidaBlack CurrantCassisFruity NotesLemonBergamot
Heart
NarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-YlangBulgarian Rose
Base
VetiverIncenseLabdanumMuskAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Narcissus and Jasmine. 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
Spring87
Summer53
Fall100
Winter45
Day100
Night41
Category winnerMolinard de MolinardMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#954
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#10,863
PerfumerMolinard
Launched1979
Reviews9
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 →Molinard de Molinard opens with a sharp, invigorating snap of crushed green stems, tangy cassis, and bitter asafoetida paired with bright bergamot. It feels like stepping outside right after a morning rain shower when the garden air is cool and pungent. As the initial herbal bite settles, a dewy floral heart of yellow…
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 Molinard de Molinard?
First takes 5 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Molinard de Molinard is rated 3.96/5 from 497 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Molinard de Molinard for a green and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Molinard de Molinard?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Molinard de Molinard 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Molinard de Molinard?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Molinard de Molinard 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Molinard de Molinard smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Narcissus and Jasmine.
Is First or Molinard de Molinard better for summer or winter?
For summer, Molinard de Molinard is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Molinard de Molinard suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Molinard de Molinard?
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. Molinard de Molinard has top notes of Green Notes, Asafoetida, Black Currant and Cassis, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Incense, Labdanum and Musk.
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