First vs Sunrise
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 6 of 7 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SunriseChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First6/7
Sunrise1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- First
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- Sunrise
- Versatility
- First
- 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 & ArpelsSunriseLancasterWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 43%Had 20%Want 38%
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
33%Love
38%Like
8%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
39 votes
Category winnerFirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSunriseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
floral92%
tropical84%
sweet77%
woody69%
musky61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both 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
Mandarin OrangeBlack CurrantOrangeBergamotPink Grapefruit
Heart
FrangipaniJasmine SambacYlang-YlangCoconutPeach
Base
VanillaMuskAmbroxanCedarCashmere Wood
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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Spring45
Summer100
Fall30
Winter6
Day100
Night16
Category winnerFirstMost 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#19,629
PerfumerMarie Salamagne
Launched—
Reviews8
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 →Lancaster Sunrise opens with a bright splash of pink grapefruit and mandarin orange, offering a sunny first impression. As it settles on skin, ylang-ylang and frangipani add a creamy, tropical floral texture, balanced by a subtle peach sweetness. The base dries down to a soft mix of vanilla, musk, and cashmere wood th…
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 Sunrise?
First takes 6 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Sunrise is rated 3.85/5 from 39 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sunrise for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Sunrise?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Sunrise 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Sunrise?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Sunrise 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Sunrise smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Peach and Mandarin Orange.
Is First or Sunrise better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sunrise is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Sunrise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Sunrise?
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. Sunrise has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Frangipani, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang and Coconut, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Ambroxan and Cedar.
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