Fragrance comparison

First vs Rose de Fath

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,524 ratings analysed

4 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #954 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Rose de Fath

Jacques Fath

3.6441 votes

Rank #19,986 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 4 of 5 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose de Fath
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First4/5

Rose de Fath1/5

Ratings & consensus: First
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: Rose de Fath
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

Rose de FathJacques Fath

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.64/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRose de FathBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

rose69%

sweet61%

Scent match24%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

OrangePink PepperAppleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseCarnationOrchidPeach BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodMuskVanillaAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation. 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#954

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#19,986

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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 de Fath opens with a crisp, bright splash of orange and bergamot before settling into a soft, powdery floral heart of rose and peach blossom. This Jacques Fath creation balances fresh citrus with a grounded, woody base. It offers an approachable, feminine profile suitable for daily wear during the spring and fall…

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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 Rose de Fath?

First takes 4 of 5 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Rose de Fath is rated 3.64/5 from 41 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose de Fath for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Rose de Fath?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Rose de Fath 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Rose de Fath?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Rose de Fath 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Rose de Fath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation.

Is First or Rose de Fath better for summer or winter?

First suits daytime wear; Rose de Fath suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Rose de Fath?

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 de Fath has top notes of Orange, Pink Pepper, Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Orchid and Peach Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla and Amber.