First vs Pavane For Women
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 3 of 4 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pavane For WomenChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First3/4
Pavane For Women1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- Pavane For Women
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 & ArpelsPavane For WomenPage ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 56%Had 11%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPavane For WomenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
white floral77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both white 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
BergamotSicilian LemonBlack CurrantRaspberryPeachMintOrange
Heart
TuberoseCedarVioletRoseJasmine
Base
AmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Peach and Raspberry. 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#56,278
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Pavane For Women opens with an energetic burst of Sicilian lemon, sweet peach, and tart black currant, cut through by a brisk sprig of garden mint. As the bright citrus and fruit notes settle, a powdery bouquet takes over, pairing velvety violet petals and tuberose with clean jasmine and dry cedar wood. The base dries…
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 Pavane For Women?
First takes 3 of 4 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Pavane For Women is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pavane For Women for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Pavane For Women?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Pavane For Women 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Pavane For Women?
Projection is very close: First 64/100, Pavane For Women 63/100 for sillage.
Do First and Pavane For Women smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Peach and Raspberry.
Is First or Pavane For Women better for summer or winter?
First suits daytime wear; Pavane For Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Pavane For Women?
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. Pavane For Women has top notes of Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Black Currant and Raspberry, heart notes of Tuberose, Cedar, Violet and Rose, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla.
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