Fragrance comparison

First vs O Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,577 ratings analysed

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #954 FloralGreen

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55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

O Intense

Lancôme

4.1994 votes

Rank #8,154 GreenFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

O Intense takes 5 of 7 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
O Intense
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

First2/7

O Intense5/7

Ratings & consensus: O Intense
Community sentiment: O Intense
Longevity: O Intense
Sillage & projection: O Intense
Value for money: First
Versatility: O Intense
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

O IntenseLancôme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%

Category winnerO IntenseRating 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

57%Love

26%Like

1%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerO IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityO Intense

SillageO Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value53

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

green100%

floral92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, green and white 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

Top

GalbanumPeachApricotHyacinthGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

Orris RootCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineTuberoseRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossTonka BeanMuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Spring32

Summer14

Fall100

Winter82

Day83

Night100

Category winnerO IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#954

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#8,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

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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O Intense is not a brighter, stronger take on the original O de Lancôme. It wears as a greener, darker floral chypre, with galbanum, hyacinth, white florals and a mossy, musky base that gives it a cool, dressed-up feel. On skin it can come across powdery, woody and slightly fruity at first, then settle into a firmer o…

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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 O Intense?

O Intense takes 5 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; O Intense is rated 4.19/5 from 94 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose O Intense for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, First or O Intense?

O Intense lasts longest (O Intense 79/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or O Intense?

O Intense projects furthest (O Intense 67/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and O Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is First or O Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, O Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; O Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and O Intense?

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. O Intense has top notes of Galbanum, Peach, Apricot and Hyacinth, heart notes of Orris Root, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Musk and Cedar.