First vs Summer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 3 of 5 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SummerChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First3/5
Summer2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- Summer
- Value for money
- Summer
- 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 & ArpelsSummerTousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%
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
30%Love
60%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageSummer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSummerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
floral84%
fresh77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and fresh
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
Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack Currant
Heart
GardeniaPeonyJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangPepper
Base
White MuskTonka BeanAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. 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
Spring50
Summer100
Fall10
Winter10
Day100
Night45
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#43,832
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Summer by Tous is a bright floral fragrance designed for warm weather. It opens with zesty mandarin and bergamot before settling into a heart of gardenia and peony. The base of white musk and amber adds a clean, soft finish that sits close to the skin. It is an ideal companion for sunny spring afternoons and casual we…
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 Summer?
First takes 3 of 5 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Summer is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Summer for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Summer?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Summer 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Summer?
Summer projects furthest (Summer 67/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Summer smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.
Is First or Summer better for summer or winter?
First suits daytime wear; Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Summer?
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. Summer has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Gardenia, Peony, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Cedar.
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