Fragrance comparison

First vs Votre

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 3,590 ratings analysed

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #930 FloralGreen

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Votre

Charles Jourdan

4.14107 votes

Rank #31,521 GreenFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Votre takes 4 of 8 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Votre
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First2/8

Votre4/8

Ratings & consensus: Votre
Community sentiment: Votre
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: Votre
Versatility: Votre
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: First

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

VotreCharles Jourdan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 53%Had 18%Want 29%

Category winnerVotreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

37%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerVotreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value65

Category winnerVotreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

green100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both green and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

CassiaGalbanumAldehydesHiacynthSpicesMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MarigoldPlumRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

RaspberrySandalwoodAmberCedarMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Spring100

Summer87

Fall91

Winter65

Day100

Night66

Category winnerVotreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex38

Women62

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#930

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#31,521

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First 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…

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Charles Jourdan Votre hits the air with a crisp rush of bitter galbanum, sharp aldehydes, and crushed hyacinth stems. It is unapologetically green. Within twenty minutes, the bitter snap mellows into rich dark plum, sweet ylang-ylang, and warm cedar wood. You get an earthy, mossy backbone that feels tailored and groun…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First or Votre?

Votre takes 4 of 8 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Votre is rated 4.14/5 from 107 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Votre for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Votre?

They last about the same: First 72/100, Votre 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, First or Votre?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Votre 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First and Votre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Raspberry and Hiacynth.

Is First or Votre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Votre is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Votre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Votre?

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. Votre has top notes of Cassia, Galbanum, Aldehydes and Hiacynth, heart notes of Marigold, Plum, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Raspberry, Sandalwood, Amber and Cedar.