Fragrance comparison

First vs Shaman Femme

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 3,542 ratings analysed

4 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #897 FloralGreen

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Shaman Femme

Arno Sorel

3.6859 votes

Rank #27,162 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 4 of 7 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shaman Femme
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

First4/7

Shaman Femme2/7

Ratings & consensus: First
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: First
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: Shaman Femme
Versatility: Shaman Femme
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

Shaman FemmeArno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 31%

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

7%Love

73%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShaman FemmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and yellow 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

Mandarin OrangeOrangeLemonBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

Ylang-YlangPeachJasmineTuberoseRose

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarVetiverMusk

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

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night58

Category winnerShaman FemmeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#897

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#27,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Shaman Femme opens bright with citrus, then settles into a soft floral heart that many will read as creamy, powdery, and gently warm. The base adds vanilla, woods, amber, and musk, giving it an easy, classic feminine style rather than a sharp modern one. It looks best for someone who wants an affordable, quiet orienta…

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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 Shaman Femme?

First takes 4 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Shaman Femme is rated 3.68/5 from 59 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shaman Femme for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Shaman Femme?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Shaman Femme 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First or Shaman Femme?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Shaman Femme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Shaman Femme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Peach and Mandarin Orange.

Is First or Shaman Femme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First and Shaman Femme?

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. Shaman Femme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Cedar.