First vs Paradis Exotique
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
12%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 6 of 7 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paradis ExotiqueChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First6/7
Paradis Exotique1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- First
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- Paradis Exotique
- 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 & ArpelsParadis ExotiqueNavitus ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.72/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 27%Had 11%Want 62%
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
38%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
13%Hate
32 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 winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
woody92%
sweet84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match12%Clearly different · both yellow floral
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
Sicilian MandarinGrapefruitCalabrian bergamotIndian Ginger
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmine SambacOrchidTurkish Rose
Base
Tonka BeanVirginian CedarMadagascar VanillaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. 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
Spring83
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night75
Category winnerParadis ExotiqueMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#954
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#24,629
PerfumerOlaf Larsen
Launched—
Reviews5
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 →Paradis Exotique by Navitus Parfums pairs bright citrus with soft woody warmth. Sicilian mandarin, grapefruit, and Indian ginger create a tart opening that instantly cuts through summer heat. As the initial splash quiets down, ylang-ylang and Jasmine Sambac blend into a creamy base of Madagascar vanilla and Virginian …
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 Paradis Exotique?
First takes 6 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Paradis Exotique is rated 3.72/5 from 32 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paradis Exotique for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Paradis Exotique?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Paradis Exotique 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Paradis Exotique?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Paradis Exotique 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Paradis Exotique smell similar?
Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.
Is First or Paradis Exotique better for summer or winter?
For summer, Paradis Exotique is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Paradis Exotique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Paradis Exotique?
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. Paradis Exotique has top notes of Sicilian Mandarin, Grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and Indian Ginger, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Orchid and Turkish Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Virginian Cedar, Madagascar Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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