First vs Nonchalance
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
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.
NonchalanceChoose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
First5/7
Nonchalance2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- First
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- Nonchalance
- Versatility
- Nonchalance
- 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 & ArpelsNonchalanceNonchalanceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.65/ 5 · 186 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
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
22%Love
47%Like
8%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate
186 votes
Category winnerFirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNonchalanceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
aldehydic100%
fresh92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
woody69%
rose61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aldehydic, white floral and fresh
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
AldehydesGreen LeavesRaspberry
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineRoseVioletOrris RootGeranium
Base
MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanOakmossCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Raspberry, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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
Spring77
Summer50
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night51
Category winnerNonchalanceMost 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#15,764
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
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 →Nonchalance by Nonchalance opens with a bright burst of soapy aldehydes and crisp green leaves, softened slightly by a light touch of raspberry. Created in 1960, this floral aldehyde fragrance shifts into a dense heart dominated by lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, geranium, and powder-rich orris root. As the scent settles…
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 Nonchalance?
First takes 5 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Nonchalance is rated 3.65/5 from 186 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nonchalance for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Nonchalance?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Nonchalance 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Nonchalance?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Nonchalance 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Nonchalance smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Raspberry, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is First or Nonchalance better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nonchalance is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Nonchalance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Nonchalance?
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. Nonchalance has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Leaves and Raspberry, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss.
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