First vs Violette Imperiale
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Violette ImperialeChoose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First6/8
Violette Imperiale2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Violette Imperiale
- Community sentiment
- Violette Imperiale
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- First
- 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 & ArpelsViolette ImperialeHistoriaeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.15/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 24%Had 15%Want 60%
Category winnerViolette ImperialeRating 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
37%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
59 votes
Category winnerViolette ImperialeMost 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%
fruity100%
powdery86%
violet72%
sweet58%
woody44%
floral30%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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
Top20-30 mins
Black CurrantPeachOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
RaspberryVioletIrisYlang-Ylang
Base5-7 hrs
AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskVetiver
Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Spring100
Summer41
Fall0
Winter19
Day100
Night31
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#13,173
PerfumerConstant Michaux
Launched—
Reviews13
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 →Violette Imperiale by Historiae brings candied spring blossoms to life with a playful blend of tart black currant, ripe peach, and candied violet petals. The fragrance opens with bright citrus sparkle before settling into a cosmetic iris puff and lush raspberry heart. Clean white musk, smooth sandalwood, and a touch o…
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 Violette Imperiale?
First takes 6 of 8 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Violette Imperiale is rated 4.15/5 from 59 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violette Imperiale for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Violette Imperiale?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Violette Imperiale 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Violette Imperiale?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Violette Imperiale 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Violette Imperiale smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peach, Raspberry and Ylang-Ylang.
Is First or Violette Imperiale better for summer or winter?
For summer, Violette Imperiale is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Violette Imperiale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Violette Imperiale?
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. Violette Imperiale has top notes of Black Currant, Peach and Orange, heart notes of Raspberry, Violet, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.
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