Fragrance comparison

First vs Oblivio

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 3,486 ratings analysed

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #899 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Oblivio

Royal Crown

4.673 votes

Rank #46,150 FloralHoney

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oblivio takes 3 of 5 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oblivio
Choose it for a floral and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

First2/5

Oblivio3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oblivio
Sillage & projection: Oblivio
Value for money: First
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Oblivio
Fragranxe ranking: First

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

OblivioRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 18%Want 75%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityOblivio

SillageOblivio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value25

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

floral100%

honey92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral 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

Top20-30 mins

HoneyBlack PepperMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

MagnoliaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyBulgarian Rose

Base8-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

Category winnerOblivioLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 38%Party 24%Casual 21%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#899

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#46,150

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

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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Royal Crown Oblivio opens with thick golden honey drizzled over tangy mandarin orange and crushed black pepper, balancing heavy natural sweetness with a brisk citrus kick. As the bright top settles down, the core blooms into lush Bulgarian rose, white jasmine, and creamy magnolia petals that smell like a sunlit garden…

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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 Oblivio?

Oblivio takes 3 of 5 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Oblivio is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oblivio for a floral and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Oblivio?

Oblivio lasts longest (Oblivio 90/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Oblivio?

Projection is very close: Oblivio 65/100, First 64/100 for sillage.

Do First and Oblivio smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Honey.

Is First or Oblivio better for summer or winter?

First suits daytime wear; Oblivio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Oblivio?

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. Oblivio has top notes of Honey, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Sandalwood.