First vs Toccara
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 3 of 4 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ToccaraChoose it for a green and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First3/4
Toccara1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- Toccara
- 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 & ArpelsToccaraAvonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.25/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 6%Had 36%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
38%Love
50%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerToccaraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
green100%
floral92%
musky84%
powdery77%
fresh69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, green and aldehydic
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
Green LeavesAldehydesVioletBergamotFruity Notes
Heart
Tea RoseCyclamenLilyYlang-YlangCarnationLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskVetiverAmberCivetCedar
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation. 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
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night40
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#52,294
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 →Avon launched Toccara in 1981 as a bright green floral built around sharp aldehydes and crushed foliage. The opening hits with soapy bergamot, violet, and green leaves before softening into a lush floral heart of tea rose, lily-of-the-valley, and cyclamen. As the initial soapy snap calms down, a dry base of musk, veti…
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 Toccara?
First takes 3 of 4 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Toccara is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Toccara for a green and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Toccara?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Toccara 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Toccara?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Toccara 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Toccara smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation.
Is First or Toccara better for summer or winter?
First suits daytime wear; Toccara suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Toccara?
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. Toccara has top notes of Green Leaves, Aldehydes, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea Rose, Cyclamen, Lily and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Amber and Civet.
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