Fragrance comparison

First Cut vs Eau de Gloire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 497 ratings analysed

4 wins

First Cut

St. Clair Scents

4.6458 votes

Rank #30,052 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Gloire

Parfum d'Empire

4.03439 votes

Rank #3,648 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Cut takes 4 of 7 categories.

First Cut
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Gloire
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First Cut4/7

Eau de Gloire3/7

Ratings & consensus: First Cut
Community sentiment: First Cut
Longevity: Eau de Gloire
Sillage & projection: Eau de Gloire
Value for money: First Cut
Versatility: First Cut
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Gloire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First CutSt. Clair Scents

Eau de GloireParfum d'Empire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%

4.03/ 5 · 439 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerFirst CutRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

34%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

439 votes

Category winnerFirst CutMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityEau de Gloire

SillageEau de Gloire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value51

Category winnerFirst CutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic86%

green72%

herbal58%

rose44%

sweet30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

herbal69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tomato LeafBasilBergamotRosemaryYuzu

Heart

Rose GeraniumImmortelleRose de MaiLavender

Base

HayOakmossVanilla AbsoluteTobacco

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotRosemaryMyrtleAmalfi LemonTangerineNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Star AniseImmortelleTeaLicorice

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherTobaccoOakmossOlibanumFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Immortelle and Lavender. Durations are only published for Eau de Gloire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall72

Winter6

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night35

Category winnerFirst CutMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex83

Women17

Men68

Unisex30

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,052

PerfumerDiane St.Clair

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,648

PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato

Launched—

Reviews64

Category winnerEau de GloireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Cut by St. Clair Scents captures the brisk, sunny feeling of walking through a freshly mowed summer field in northern New England. It opens with an invigorating burst of crushed green tomato leaf, garden basil, and tart bergamot that feels like stepping into a morning vegetable garden. As it warms on the skin, s…

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Parfum d'Empire Eau de Gloire opens with a vibrant burst of bitter tangerine, crisp Amalfi lemon, and aromatic myrtle that feels like walking through wild coastal brush in the Mediterranean sun. Crisp lavender and herbal rosemary immediately follow, giving the fragrance a clean, classic barbershop structure before war…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First Cut or Eau de Gloire?

First Cut takes 4 of 7 categories. First Cut is rated 4.64/5 from 58 votes; Eau de Gloire is rated 4.03/5 from 439 votes. Choose First Cut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Gloire for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Cut or Eau de Gloire?

Eau de Gloire lasts longest (Eau de Gloire 68/100, First Cut 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Cut or Eau de Gloire?

Eau de Gloire projects furthest (Eau de Gloire 57/100, First Cut 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Cut and Eau de Gloire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Immortelle and Lavender.

Is First Cut or Eau de Gloire better for summer or winter?

For summer, First Cut is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Gloire is the stronger pick. First Cut suits daytime wear; Eau de Gloire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Cut and Eau de Gloire?

First Cut has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Basil, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Rose Geranium, Immortelle, Rose de Mai and Lavender, a base of Hay, Oakmoss, Vanilla Absolute and Tobacco. Eau de Gloire has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Rosemary and Myrtle, heart notes of Star Anise, Immortelle, Tea and Licorice, a base of Leather, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Olibanum.