First vs The Great Inca Priestesses
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
8%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 4 of 7 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Great Inca PriestessesChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First4/7
The Great Inca Priestesses3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- The Great Inca Priestesses
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- The Great Inca Priestesses
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- The Great Inca Priestesses
- 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 & ArpelsThe Great Inca PriestessesRomea D'AmeorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.80/ 5 · 91 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
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
18%Love
62%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
91 votes
Category winnerThe Great Inca PriestessesMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageThe Great Inca Priestesses
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
tropical77%
powdery69%
woody61%
Scent match8%Clearly different
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
MangoRed AppleMandarin OrangeOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
Sea waterOrchidJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base
NectarineDark ChocolateCaramelMuskSandalwoodTeak WoodOakmossVetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Oakmoss. 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
Night66
Spring78
Summer100
Fall35
Winter17
Day100
Night13
Category winnerThe Great Inca PriestessesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#913
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#26,046
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
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 →The Great Inca Priestesses by Romea D'Ameor opens with a bright burst of mango, mandarin orange, and grapefruit that immediately feels warm and sunny. As the citrus settles, a distinct marine note of sea water emerges alongside soft jasmine and orchid. The base grounds the sweetness with dark chocolate, caramel, and d…
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.
Guided comparison
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, First or The Great Inca Priestesses?
First takes 4 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; The Great Inca Priestesses is rated 3.80/5 from 91 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Great Inca Priestesses for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or The Great Inca Priestesses?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, The Great Inca Priestesses 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or The Great Inca Priestesses?
Projection is very close: The Great Inca Priestesses 66/100, First 64/100 for sillage.
Do First and The Great Inca Priestesses smell similar?
Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Oakmoss.
Is First or The Great Inca Priestesses better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Great Inca Priestesses is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; The Great Inca Priestesses suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and The Great Inca Priestesses?
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. The Great Inca Priestesses has top notes of Mango, Red Apple, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Sea water, Orchid, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Nectarine, Dark Chocolate, Caramel and Musk.
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