Fragrance comparison

First vs Moments Parfum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,494 ratings analysed

4 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #943 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Moments Parfum

Priscilla Presley

4.3611 votes

Rank #51,888 PowderyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 4 of 6 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Moments Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

First4/6

Moments Parfum2/6

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

Moments ParfumPriscilla Presley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 20%Want 37%

Category winnerMoments 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

45%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageMoments Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value35

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

powdery100%

earthy92%

woody84%

floral77%

animalic69%

musky61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both 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

BergamotCorianderPeachViolet

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orris RootJasminePeonyRoseTuberose

Base3 to 4 hours

AmberOakmossLeatherMuskPatchouliVanillaVetiverCivet

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#943

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#51,888

PerfumerNot listed

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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Moments Parfum by Priscilla Presley is a vintage oriental floral fragrance launched in 1990 that delivers a powdery, earthy, and richly floral profile. The scent opens with a contrast of bright bergamot, herbal coriander, soft violet, and velvety peach. As it settles, a lush bouquet of rose, jasmine, tuberose, and peo…

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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 Parfum?

First takes 4 of 6 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Moments Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Moments Parfum for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Moments Parfum?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Moments Parfum 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Moments Parfum?

Moments Parfum projects furthest (Moments Parfum 71/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Moments Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Jasmine and Orris Root.

Is First or Moments Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First and Moments 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. Moments Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Coriander, Peach and Violet, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine, Peony and Rose, a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Leather and Musk.