Fragrance comparison

First vs Roja Love

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 3,550 ratings analysed

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #899 FloralGreen

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12%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Roja Love

Roja Dove

4.2567 votes

Rank #11,618 PowderyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roja Love takes 5 of 7 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Roja Love
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

First2/7

Roja Love5/7

Ratings & consensus: Roja Love
Community sentiment: Roja Love
Longevity: Roja Love
Sillage & projection: Roja Love
Value for money: First
Versatility: Roja Love
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

Roja LoveRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerRoja LoveRating 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

61%Love

21%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerRoja LoveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityRoja Love

SillageRoja Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value19

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

powdery100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

Scent match12%Clearly different

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

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

PeachBlack CurrantJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaOrris RootSandalwoodBenzoinCedarPepperPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Peach and Mandarin Orange. 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

Spring84

Summer100

Fall58

Winter58

Day100

Night56

Category winnerRoja LoveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Men9

Unisex39

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#899

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#11,618

PerfumerRoja Dove

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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Roja Love opens with bright bergamot and mandarin, then quickly softens into peach, black currant, and jasmine. On skin it usually turns powdery, musky, and lightly woody, with vanilla and benzoin giving the dry-down a smooth, plush finish. It suits shoppers who enjoy polished fruity florals with a soft oriental warmt…

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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 Roja Love?

Roja Love takes 5 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Roja Love is rated 4.25/5 from 67 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Roja Love for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Roja Love?

Roja Love lasts longest (Roja Love 76/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Roja Love?

Roja Love projects furthest (Roja Love 70/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Roja Love smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Peach and Mandarin Orange.

Is First or Roja Love better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roja Love is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Roja Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Roja Love?

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. Roja Love has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peach, Black Currant and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Orris Root and Sandalwood.