Fragrance comparison

First vs N.06

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 3,483 ratings analysed

1 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #912 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

N.06

InEstasy

—0 votes

Rank #68,177 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 1 of 1 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
N.06
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character.

First1/1

N.060/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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 & Arpels

N.06InEstasy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

vanilla100%

amber92%

rose84%

yellow floral77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both yellow 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

Notes

Tincture of RoseNarcissusVanillaAmberTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Amber and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#912

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#68,177

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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N.06 by InEstasy delivers a classic floral-amber profile built around a rich rose and vanilla backbone. It is a warm, feminine scent that leans into sweetness and powdery textures, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear during autumn months. The composition feels accessible yet focused on traditional comfor…

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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.

Do First and N.06 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Amber and Tonka Bean.

Is First or N.06 better for summer or winter?

First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and N.06?

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. N.06 features Tincture of Rose, Narcissus, Vanilla, Amber and Tonka Bean.