First vs Tiffany
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%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, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TiffanyChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
First4/7
Tiffany3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- Tiffany
- Longevity
- Tiffany
- Sillage & projection
- Tiffany
- Value for money
- First
- 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 & ArpelsTiffanyTiffanyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.77/ 5 · 710 votes
Have 59%Had 41%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
45%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
421 votes
Category winnerTiffanyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTiffany
SillageTiffany
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
woody100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
rose77%
yellow floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and yellow 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
Black CurrantMandarin Orange
Heart
Taif RoseYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerIrisJasmineViolet LeafLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodAmberVetiverVanille
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#1,932
PerfumerFrançois Demachy
Launched—
Reviews157
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 →Tiffany is a rich 1980s floral with black currant and mandarin up top, a full bouquet of rose, orange blossom, jasmine and iris through the heart, and a warm sandalwood, amber, vetiver, vanilla base. It wears polished, powdery and unmistakably classic. This suits someone who enjoys elegant floral perfumes with presenc…
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 Tiffany?
First takes 4 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Tiffany is rated 3.77/5 from 710 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tiffany for a woody and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, First or Tiffany?
They last about the same: Tiffany 73/100, First 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, First or Tiffany?
Projection is very close: Tiffany 65/100, First 64/100 for sillage.
Do First and Tiffany smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is First or Tiffany better for summer or winter?
For summer, First is the stronger pick. For winter, Tiffany is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Tiffany?
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. Tiffany has top notes of Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Taif Rose, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Vanille.
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