First vs Twice
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 7 of 8 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TwiceChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First7/8
Twice1/8
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- First
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- Twice
- Versatility
- First
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FirstVan Cleef & ArpelsTwiceIcebergWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.62/ 5 · 939 votes
Have 30%Had 70%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
17%Love
53%Like
5%Ok
23%Dislike
2%Hate
939 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 winnerTwiceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
floral100%
white floral92%
fresh84%
powdery77%
aldehydic69%
woody61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both floral, white floral 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
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyPeachBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CyclamenGardeniaVioletJasmineOrris RootRoseOrchid
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskHoneySandalwoodCedarAmber
Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter38
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#954
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#9,527
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews42
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 →Iceberg Twice is a brisk, unapologetically clean floral fragrance built around crisp aldehydes, dewy freesia, and velvety peach. It launched in 1995. The opening hits like an icy splash of cold spring water. You get a sharp, soapy punch in the first three minutes, which can startle you if you expect a gentle sugary fr…
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 Twice?
First takes 7 of 8 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Twice is rated 3.62/5 from 939 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Twice for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Twice?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Twice 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Twice?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Twice 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Twice smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Jasmine.
Is First or Twice better for summer or winter?
For summer, First is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Twice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Twice?
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. Twice has top notes of Aldehydes, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peach, heart notes of Cyclamen, Gardenia, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Honey, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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