Fragrance comparison

First vs Prowl

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 3,492 ratings analysed

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #897 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Prowl

Neil Morris

3.899 votes

Rank #38,850 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prowl takes 2 of 3 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Prowl
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

First1/3

Prowl2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Prowl
Value for money: Prowl
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

ProwlNeil Morris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 5%Want 76%

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

56%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageProwl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerProwlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

musky92%

animalic84%

yellow floral77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and yellow 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 PepperGreen Tea

Heart

HoneysuckleYlang-YlangNight blooming CereusJasmine SambacTuberose

Base

CivetOakmossMuskPatchouliAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Tuberose, Civet and Oakmoss. 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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#897

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#38,850

PerfumerNeil Morris

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Prowl opens with a sharp hit of black pepper and tea, then settles into dense white florals, creamy ylang-ylang, tuberose, and a sweet, musky base. On skin it can feel sultry, powdery, and distinctly dirty. This suits wearers who enjoy animalic florals more than fresh blossoms. It reads bold, intimate, and a little ol…

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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 Prowl?

Prowl takes 2 of 3 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Prowl is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Prowl for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which projects more, First or Prowl?

Prowl projects furthest (Prowl 83/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Prowl smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Civet and Oakmoss.

Is First or Prowl better for summer or winter?

First suits daytime wear; Prowl suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Prowl?

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. Prowl has top notes of Black Pepper and Green Tea, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Ylang-Ylang, Night blooming Cereus and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli.