First vs Seychelles
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 5 of 7 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SeychellesChoose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First5/7
Seychelles2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- Seychelles
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- Seychelles
- 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 & ArpelsSeychellesPlace des LicesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.04/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%
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
32%Love
48%Like
12%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerSeychellesMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
sweet100%
floral92%
powdery84%
vanilla77%
white floral69%
caramel61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · 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
PeachMandarin OrangeBlack Currant
Heart
OrchidWhite FlowersPeony
Base
VanillaCaramelWhite MuskCedar
InformationalShared notesBlack 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Spring100
Summer100
Fall55
Winter36
Day100
Night42
Category winnerSeychellesMost 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#38,898
PerfumerMarie Duchêne
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Seychelles by Place des Lices delivers a sweet, sun-kissed breeze of ripe peach and warm caramel. This unisex blend pairs lush orchids with a soft base of white musk and cedar, capturing the relaxing feel of a tropical resort. It wears beautifully on warm spring afternoons and casual summer days.
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 Seychelles?
First takes 5 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Seychelles is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Seychelles for a sweet and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Seychelles?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Seychelles 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Seychelles?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Seychelles 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Seychelles smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peach and Mandarin Orange.
Is First or Seychelles better for summer or winter?
For summer, Seychelles is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Seychelles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Seychelles?
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. Seychelles has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Orchid, White Flowers and Peony, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, White Musk and Cedar.
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