First vs Trussardi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Trussardi takes 4 of 7 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TrussardiChoose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
First3/7
Trussardi4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Trussardi
- Community sentiment
- Trussardi
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- Trussardi
- Value for money
- Trussardi
- 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 & ArpelsTrussardiTrussardiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.05/ 5 · 701 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
Category winnerTrussardiRating 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
39%Love
43%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
701 votes
Category winnerTrussardiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageTrussardi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTrussardiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
green100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
mossy69%
leather61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both green
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
GalbanumAldehydesGreen NotesCorianderHiacynthBergamot
Heart
Orris RootGeraniumYlang-YlangTuberoseRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossLeatherPatchouliCedarStyraxSandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Hiacynth 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
Spring88
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#26,353
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 →Trussardi by Trussardi opens with an aggressive blast of galbanum, soapy aldehydes, and crushed green stems. Bitter hyacinth and pungent coriander sharpen the opening before the scent settles into a dry floral heart dominated by geranium, rose, and rooty orris. The real weight sits in the dry-down, where dark oakmoss …
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 Trussardi?
Trussardi takes 4 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Trussardi is rated 4.05/5 from 701 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Trussardi for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, First or Trussardi?
They last about the same: First 72/100, Trussardi 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, First or Trussardi?
Projection is very close: Trussardi 65/100, First 64/100 for sillage.
Do First and Trussardi smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Hiacynth and Jasmine.
Is First or Trussardi better for summer or winter?
For summer, First is the stronger pick. For winter, Trussardi is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Trussardi?
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. Trussardi has top notes of Galbanum, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Coriander, heart notes of Orris Root, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Patchouli and Cedar.
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