First vs Via
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Via takes 5 of 7 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ViaChoose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First1/7
Via5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Via
- Community sentiment
- Via
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Via
- Value for money
- Via
- Versatility
- Via
- 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 & ArpelsViaLanvinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 97 votes
Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%
Category winnerViaRating 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
41%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
74 votes
Category winnerViaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageVia
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerViaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
woody100%
green92%
powdery84%
yellow floral77%
aromatic69%
earthy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both green 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
AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotVioletAmalfi Lemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossVetiverSandalwoodAmberVirginia CedarMusk
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Narcissus 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
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night68
Category winnerViaMost 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#9,173
PerfumerJacques Fraysse
Launched—
Reviews17
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 →Via Lanvin is a definitive 1970s floral green fragrance that balances sharp aldehydes with deep, resinous florals. It opens with a bracing citrus-green hit, settling into a complex, smoky heart of narcissus and orris root. This vintage classic suits those who enjoy powdery, earthy compositions with a sophisticated, ma…
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 Via?
Via takes 5 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Via is rated 4.14/5 from 97 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Via for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Via?
They last about the same: First 72/100, Via 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, First or Via?
Projection is very close: Via 66/100, First 64/100 for sillage.
Do First and Via smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Narcissus and Jasmine.
Is First or Via better for summer or winter?
For summer, Via is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Via suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Via?
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. Via has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Violet, heart notes of Narcissus, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.
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