First vs Vaiana Dea
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 6 of 8 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vaiana DeaChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First6/8
Vaiana Dea2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- Vaiana Dea
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- Vaiana Dea
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FirstVan Cleef & ArpelsVaiana DeaProfumi del ForteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.06/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 14%Had 12%Want 74%
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
43%Love
37%Like
5%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
63 votes
Category winnerVaiana DeaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
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%
white floral100%
sweet92%
tuberose84%
woody77%
lactonic69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both white 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
Top45 to 60 minutes
MilkAldehydesCoconutViolet LeafPeachBergamot
Heart3 to 5 hours
TuberoseYlang-YlangLilyCacao PodHoneyOrchidJasmineWhite Rose
Base4 to 7 hours
BenzoinSandalwoodWhite MuskVanillaVetiverOakmoss
Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Spring100
Summer50
Fall71
Winter7
Day100
Night31
Category winnerVaiana DeaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#943
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#18,963
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews7
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 →Vaiana Dea by Profumi del Forte is a complex floral fruity fragrance built on a collision of vintage sparkle and creamy sweetness. The scent opens with a burst of crisp aldehydes, bergamot, and sweet peach, rapidly met by an unusual accord of rich milk and coconut. At its center, a dense bouquet of tuberose, ylang-yla…
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 Vaiana Dea?
First takes 6 of 8 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Vaiana Dea is rated 4.06/5 from 63 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vaiana Dea for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Vaiana Dea?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Vaiana Dea 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Vaiana Dea?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Vaiana Dea 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Vaiana Dea smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Jasmine.
Is First or Vaiana Dea better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vaiana Dea is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Vaiana Dea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Vaiana Dea?
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. Vaiana Dea has top notes of Milk, Aldehydes, Coconut and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Lily and Cacao Pod, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, White Musk and Vanilla.
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