Fragrance comparison

First vs My Melody Dreams

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 3,600 ratings analysed

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #929 FloralGreen

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51%scent match

Some overlap

My Melody Dreams

Muelhens

4.44117 votes

Rank #9,908 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
My Melody Dreams
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First4/8

My Melody Dreams4/8

Ratings & consensus: My Melody Dreams
Community sentiment: My Melody Dreams
Longevity: First
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: My Melody Dreams
Versatility: My Melody Dreams
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

My Melody DreamsMuelhens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.44/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 22%Had 78%Want 0%

Category winnerMy Melody DreamsRating 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

54%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerMy Melody DreamsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value71

Category winnerMy Melody DreamsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

floral100%

white floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

aldehydic69%

rose61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and aldehydic

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaAldehydesHiacynthPeachLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationRoseJasmineOrchidYlang-YlangOrris Root

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodOakmossMuskAmberCedar

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Category winnerMy Melody DreamsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 41%Work 30%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#929

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#9,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Muelhens released My Melody Dreams in 1979 as a bright, buoyant floral bouquet. It hits the air with a brisk crackle of aldehydes and sunny lemon before blooming into heady gardenia and velvety peach. You get immediate retro charm without heavy animalic weight. The scent settles smoothly into creamy sandalwood and dam…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First or My Melody Dreams?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; My Melody Dreams is rated 4.44/5 from 117 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose My Melody Dreams for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or My Melody Dreams?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, My Melody Dreams 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or My Melody Dreams?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, My Melody Dreams 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and My Melody Dreams smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Hiacynth and Jasmine.

Is First or My Melody Dreams better for summer or winter?

For summer, My Melody Dreams is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; My Melody Dreams suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and My Melody Dreams?

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. My Melody Dreams has top notes of Gardenia, Aldehydes, Hiacynth and Peach, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.