Fragrance comparison

First vs Sublime Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 3,684 ratings analysed

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #899 FloralGreen

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Sublime Eau de Parfum

Jean Patou

4.20201 votes

Rank #24,643 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sublime Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

First3/7

Sublime Eau de Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Sublime Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Sublime Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: First
Versatility: Sublime Eau de Parfum
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

Sublime Eau de ParfumJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 67%Had 13%Want 19%

Category winnerSublime Eau de ParfumRating 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

52%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

201 votes

Category winnerSublime Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value56

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

yellow floral77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both 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

CorianderGreen NotesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrris RootCarnationRoseJasmineLilyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberOakmossSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMuskVetiverStyrax

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

Spring100

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSublime Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Men1

Unisex16

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#899

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#24,643

PerfumerJean Kerleo

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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Jean Patou Sublime Eau de Parfum brings a bright, classic warmth to gray autumn afternoons. A crisp opening of bergamot and coriander yields to a complex heart of carnation and ylang-ylang, eventually settling into a cozy, resinous base of oakmoss and civet that wraps around you like a heavy wool coat.

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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 Sublime Eau de Parfum?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Sublime Eau de Parfum is rated 4.20/5 from 201 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sublime Eau de Parfum for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, First or Sublime Eau de Parfum?

They last about the same: First 72/100, Sublime Eau de Parfum 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, First or Sublime Eau de Parfum?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Sublime Eau de Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Sublime Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is First or Sublime Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sublime Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Sublime Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Sublime Eau de Parfum?

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. Sublime Eau de Parfum has top notes of Coriander, Green Notes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root, Carnation and Rose, a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.