Fragrance comparison

First vs Prestige Honey

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 3,507 ratings analysed

4 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #901 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Prestige Honey

A.P. Durand Parfums

3.7124 votes

Rank #21,452 HoneyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 4 of 5 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Prestige Honey
Choose it for a honey and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

First4/5

Prestige Honey1/5

Ratings & consensus: First
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: Prestige Honey
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 & Arpels

Prestige HoneyA.P. Durand Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

Category winnerFirstRating 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

38%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value90

Category winnerPrestige HoneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

honey100%

floral92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · 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

Top

Black CurrantMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

HoneyJasmineRose

Base

MuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Honey. 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

Night66

Spring64

Summer18

Fall100

Winter36

Day67

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#901

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#21,452

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Prestige Honey is a warm, honeyed floral with a fruity, citrus-bright opening. On skin it often reads like fresh flowers lightly dipped in honey rather than a thick, syrupy gourmand, then settles into a soft musky amber woods base. It suits casual wear and cooler days best, but performance seems inconsistent, some get…

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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 Prestige Honey?

First takes 4 of 5 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Prestige Honey is rated 3.71/5 from 24 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Prestige Honey for a honey and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Prestige Honey?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Prestige Honey 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Prestige Honey?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Prestige Honey 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Prestige Honey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Honey.

Is First or Prestige Honey better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First and Prestige Honey?

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. Prestige Honey has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Honey, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.