Fragrance comparison

First vs Replicant

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,509 ratings analysed

3 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #955 FloralGreen

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20%scent match

Clearly different

Replicant

Miguel Matos

3.1026 votes

Rank #24,628 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 3 of 5 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Replicant
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

First3/5

Replicant2/5

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

ReplicantMiguel Matos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.10/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 7%Had 3%Want 90%

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

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageReplicant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value72

Category winnerReplicantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

smoky69%

amber61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both 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

AldehydesBlack PepperPeachMetallic notes

Heart

CarnationLavenderWoody Notes

Base

IncenseMuskLeatherHoneyPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peach, Carnation 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

Night85

Spring14

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#955

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#24,628

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Replicant is a modern woody chypre with a sharp, spicy opening of aldehydes, black pepper and metallic notes, softened by peach. The heart moves into carnation, lavender and dry woods before settling into incense, musk, leather, honey and patchouli. It reads more experimental than easygoing, with a warm spicy, woody a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First or Replicant?

First takes 3 of 5 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Replicant is rated 3.10/5 from 26 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Replicant for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Replicant?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Replicant 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Replicant?

Replicant projects furthest (Replicant 67/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Replicant smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Carnation and Honey.

Is First or Replicant better for summer or winter?

First suits daytime wear; Replicant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Replicant?

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. Replicant has top notes of Aldehydes, Black Pepper, Peach and Metallic notes, heart notes of Carnation, Lavender and Woody Notes, a base of Incense, Musk, Leather and Honey.