Fragrance comparison

First vs Moments Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,864 ratings analysed

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #943 FloralGreen

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29%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Moments Eau de Toilette

Priscilla Presley

4.25381 votes

Rank #4,099 White FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moments Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Moments Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

First1/8

Moments Eau de Toilette6/8

Ratings & consensus: Moments Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: Moments Eau de Toilette
Longevity: Moments Eau de Toilette
Sillage & projection: Moments Eau de Toilette
Value for money: Moments Eau de Toilette
Versatility: Moments Eau de Toilette
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

Moments Eau de ToilettePriscilla Presley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 381 votes

Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%

Category winnerMoments Eau de ToiletteRating 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

46%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

381 votes

Category winnerMoments Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMoments Eau de Toilette

SillageMoments Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMoments Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

amber92%

powdery84%

animalic77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match29%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

Top1 to 2 hours

AldehydesPeachVioletCorianderBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

TuberoseOrris RootJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base6 to 10 hours

AmberCivetLabdanumOakmossLeatherPatchouliVetiverMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Spring89

Summer58

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night62

Category winnerMoments Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men3

Unisex9

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#943

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#4,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

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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Moments Eau de Toilette by Priscilla Presley is a rich floral aldehyde perfume launched in 1990. The scent opens with a crisp burst of aldehydes, fruity peach, violet, coriander, and tart bergamot. As the initial sparkle settles, a lush heart of tuberose, jasmine, rose, lily-of-the-valley, and powdery orris root takes…

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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 Moments Eau de Toilette?

Moments Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Moments Eau de Toilette is rated 4.25/5 from 381 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Moments Eau de Toilette for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Moments Eau de Toilette?

Moments Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Moments Eau de Toilette 81/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Moments Eau de Toilette?

Moments Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Moments Eau de Toilette 76/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Moments Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Jasmine.

Is First or Moments Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First and Moments Eau de Toilette?

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. Moments Eau de Toilette has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Violet and Coriander, heart notes of Tuberose, Orris Root, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Civet, Labdanum and Oakmoss.