Van Cleef & Arpels
Rank #12,134 CitrusPowdery
First Eau de Parfum Intense vs Gaby
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Eau de Parfum Intense takes 6 of 8 categories.
First Eau de Parfum IntenseChoose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
GabyChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
First Eau de Parfum Intense6/8
Gaby2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Community sentiment
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Longevity
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Sillage & projection
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Value for money
- Gaby
- Versatility
- Gaby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First Eau de Parfum IntenseVan Cleef & ArpelsGabyParis ElyseesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 27%Had 10%Want 62%
3.72/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%
Category winnerFirst Eau de Parfum IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
85 votes
28%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
23%Dislike
2%Hate
92 votes
Category winnerFirst Eau de Parfum IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Eau de Parfum Intense
SillageFirst Eau de Parfum Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGabyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
powdery92%
floral84%
white floral77%
iris69%
sweet61%
powdery100%
woody92%
white floral84%
yellow floral77%
vanilla69%
citrus61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineIrisMimosaFrangipani
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaPraline
Top15 to 30 minutes
MimosaMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
Jasmine
Base4 to 6 hours
SandalowoodVanilla
Category winnerFirst Eau de Parfum IntenseLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night80
Spring72
Summer43
Fall100
Winter94
Day65
Night100
Category winnerGabyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,134
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#27,161
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerFirst Eau de Parfum IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan Cleef & Arpels First Eau de Parfum Intense delivers a grand, enveloping floral experience built around rich contrast and serious staying power. It kicks off with a sparkling splash of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before melting into a luxurious floral core. Creamy jasmine, velvety iris, s…
Reviews →Gaby by Paris Elysees is an oriental floral fragrance for women that originally arrived in 1992. It opens with an unmistakable pairing of fluffy, powdery mimosa and bright mandarin orange. That initial citrus sparkle softens quickly into a clean, traditional jasmine heart, balancing floral sweetness with a crisp edge …
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 Eau de Parfum Intense or Gaby?
First Eau de Parfum Intense takes 6 of 8 categories. First Eau de Parfum Intense is rated 4.05/5 from 85 votes; Gaby is rated 3.72/5 from 92 votes. Choose First Eau de Parfum Intense for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gaby for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, First Eau de Parfum Intense or Gaby?
First Eau de Parfum Intense lasts longest (First Eau de Parfum Intense 77/100, Gaby 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Eau de Parfum Intense or Gaby?
First Eau de Parfum Intense projects furthest (First Eau de Parfum Intense 74/100, Gaby 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Eau de Parfum Intense and Gaby smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Mimosa and Vanilla.
Is First Eau de Parfum Intense or Gaby better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gaby is the stronger pick. For winter, Gaby is the stronger pick. First Eau de Parfum Intense suits daytime wear; Gaby suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Eau de Parfum Intense and Gaby?
First Eau de Parfum Intense has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Mimosa and Frangipani, a base of Vanilla and Praline. Gaby has top notes of Mimosa and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandalowood and Vanilla.
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