Fragrance comparison

First vs Rose d'Orient

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 3,485 ratings analysed

4 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #913 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Rose d'Orient

Marc de la Morandiere

4.502 votes

Rank #55,065 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 4 of 4 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose d'Orient
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First4/4

Rose d'Orient0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): First
Fragranxe ranking: First

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Rose d'OrientMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 13%Want 67%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

powdery100%

woody92%

rose84%

floral77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match23%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

Top15-30 mins

Turkish RosePeachRaspberryYlang-Ylang

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginian CedarLillacLily-of-the-ValleyVioletIrisSandalwoodGreen NotesEgyptian Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberMusk

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Not enough votes yet

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 28%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#913

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#55,065

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Rose d'Orient by Marc de la Morandiere opens with a burst of velvety Turkish rose backed by tart raspberry and plush, sun-warmed peach flesh. It hits fast. A quick flash of cosmetic alcohol clears within three minutes, revealing an opulent bouquet of lilac, Egyptian jasmine, and powdery iris root. Soft sandalwood and …

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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 Rose d'Orient?

First takes 4 of 4 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Rose d'Orient is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose d'Orient for a powdery and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Rose d'Orient?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Rose d'Orient 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Rose d'Orient?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Rose d'Orient 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Rose d'Orient smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Raspberry, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is First or Rose d'Orient better for summer or winter?

First suits daytime wear; Rose d'Orient suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Rose d'Orient?

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. Rose d'Orient has top notes of Turkish Rose, Peach, Raspberry and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Virginian Cedar, Lillac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk.