Fragrance comparison

First vs MS Harmony Emotion

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 3,493 ratings analysed

3 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #945 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

MS Harmony Emotion

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.4010 votes

Rank #51,100 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 3 of 6 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MS Harmony Emotion
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First3/6

MS Harmony Emotion2/6

Ratings & consensus: MS Harmony Emotion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: MS Harmony Emotion
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

MS Harmony EmotionParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 34%Had 21%Want 45%

Category winnerMS Harmony EmotionRating 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

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMS Harmony EmotionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

sweet83%

woody65%

tropical48%

floral30%

Scent match15%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

RaspberryBlack CurrantLitchi

Heart2 to 3 hours

PeachFloral Notes

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodTonka BeanMuskPatchouli

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#945

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#51,100

PerfumerJulie Massé

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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MS Harmony Emotion by Parfums Marco Serussi is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance built around juicy berry sweetness and warm, creamy woods. Created by perfumer Julie Massé and launched in 2019, the scent opens with a tart, sweet burst of raspberry, black currant, and tropical litchi. A soft heart of ripe peach and fre…

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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 MS Harmony Emotion?

First takes 3 of 6 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; MS Harmony Emotion is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MS Harmony Emotion for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or MS Harmony Emotion?

They last about the same: First 72/100, MS Harmony Emotion 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, First or MS Harmony Emotion?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, MS Harmony Emotion 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and MS Harmony Emotion smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peach, Raspberry and Musk.

Is First or MS Harmony Emotion better for summer or winter?

First suits daytime wear; MS Harmony Emotion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and MS Harmony Emotion?

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. MS Harmony Emotion has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant and Litchi, heart notes of Peach and Floral Notes, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk and Patchouli.