First vs NafNaf
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
6%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 5 of 7 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
NafNafChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
First5/7
NafNaf2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- First
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- NafNaf
- Value for money
- NafNaf
- Versatility
- First
- 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 & ArpelsNafNafNafNafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.79/ 5 · 228 votes
Have 35%Had 34%Want 31%
Category winnerFirstRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
23%Love
54%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
228 votes
Category winnerFirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageNafNaf
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNafNafBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
woody77%
vanilla69%
iris61%
Scent match6%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
Top
MangoAppleBergamot
Heart
Orris RootOrchidRose
Base
VanillaWhite WoodsRaspberryPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Raspberry, Orris Root and Musk. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Spring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFirstMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#955
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#11,934
PerfumerBernard Ellena
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst 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…
Reviews →NafNaf by NafNaf offers a bright splash of mango and crisp apple before settling into a warm, powdery floral heart of orchid and rose. A cozy base of sweet vanilla and soft white woods grounds the fragrance, making it an easy, comforting choice for cool autumn afternoons or casual weekend lounging.
Reviews →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 NafNaf?
First takes 5 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; NafNaf is rated 3.79/5 from 228 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose NafNaf for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, First or NafNaf?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, NafNaf 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or NafNaf?
NafNaf projects furthest (NafNaf 67/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and NafNaf smell similar?
Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Raspberry, Orris Root and Musk.
Is First or NafNaf better for summer or winter?
For summer, First is the stronger pick. For winter, NafNaf is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and NafNaf?
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. NafNaf has top notes of Mango, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Orchid and Rose, a base of Vanilla, White Woods, Raspberry and Patchouli.
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