First vs Roccobarocco
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Roccobarocco takes 5 of 7 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RoccobaroccoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
First2/7
Roccobarocco5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- Roccobarocco
- Longevity
- Roccobarocco
- Sillage & projection
- Roccobarocco
- Value for money
- Roccobarocco
- Versatility
- Roccobarocco
- 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 & ArpelsRoccobaroccoRoccobaroccoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.86/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
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
34%Love
51%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate
67 votes
Category winnerRoccobaroccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRoccobarocco
SillageRoccobarocco
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRoccobaroccoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
white floral100%
woody92%
floral84%
amber77%
citrus69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral and 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
Orange BlossomBergamotPeachGreen NotesLemon
Heart
TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidRoseNarcissus
Base
SandalwoodBenzoinAmberMuskVanillaCedarOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Narcissus and Hiacynth. 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
Spring74
Summer35
Fall74
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerRoccobaroccoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#955
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#12,924
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews7
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 →Roccobarocco for women is a dense, golden floral released in 1987. It pairs a bright, citrus-forward opening with a lush, heavy heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang. The base brings significant warmth through sandalwood and benzoin, creating a scent that feels particularly at home in crisp, festive winter weather. It off…
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 Roccobarocco?
Roccobarocco takes 5 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Roccobarocco is rated 3.86/5 from 77 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Roccobarocco for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Roccobarocco?
Roccobarocco lasts longest (Roccobarocco 76/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Roccobarocco?
Roccobarocco projects furthest (Roccobarocco 75/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Roccobarocco smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Narcissus and Hiacynth.
Is First or Roccobarocco better for summer or winter?
For summer, Roccobarocco is the stronger pick. For winter, Roccobarocco is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Roccobarocco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Roccobarocco?
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. Roccobarocco has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Peach and Green Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Musk.
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