Fragrance comparison

First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 vs Mandarin Peony

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

5 wins

First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.1619 votes

Rank #34,678 FreshRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarin Peony

Tulip

3.8312 votes

Rank #49,452 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 takes 5 of 5 categories.

First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006
Choose it for a fresh and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mandarin Peony
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 20065/5

Mandarin Peony0/5

Ratings & consensus: First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006
Sillage & projection: First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006
Fragranxe ranking: First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006Van Cleef & Arpels

Mandarin PeonyTulip

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

Category winnerFirst Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

25%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityFirst Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006

SillageFirst Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value92

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

rose92%

floral84%

aldehydic77%

white floral69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

floral86%

amber72%

fresh58%

rose44%

fruity30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesMandarin OrangeCassia

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyCasablanca LilyRose

Base6-8 hrs

AmberCedar

Top15-30 mins

Peony

Heart2-3 hrs

Mandarin OrangeFruity Notes

Base4-5 hrs

AmberRose

Category winnerFirst Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006Longest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer71

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 39%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#49,452

PerfumerVictoria England

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFirst Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Cleef & Arpels First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 opens with a refreshing splash of crisp aldehydes, bright mandarin orange, and tangy green cassia leaf. It quickly settles into an airy floral heart where pink peony, clean Casablanca lily, and dewy rose blossom together on the skin. A subtle base of warm amber …

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Tulip Mandarin Peony gives you a crisp, cheerful wash of petals and juicy fruit. It opens with ruffled pink peony blossoms and bright mandarin orange. You get immediate sweetness without sticky syrup. Within twenty minutes, soft orchard fruit notes and velvety rose surface on skin. It is clean, friendly, and unpretent…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 or Mandarin Peony?

First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 takes 5 of 5 categories. First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 is rated 4.16/5 from 19 votes; Mandarin Peony is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 for a fresh and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandarin Peony for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 or Mandarin Peony?

First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 lasts longest (First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 86/100, Mandarin Peony 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 or Mandarin Peony?

First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 projects furthest (First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 65/100, Mandarin Peony 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 and Mandarin Peony smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and rose accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peony, Rose and Amber.

Is First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 or Mandarin Peony better for summer or winter?

First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 suits daytime wear; Mandarin Peony suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 and Mandarin Peony?

First Eau de Toilette pour l'Été 2006 has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Cassia, heart notes of Peony, Casablanca Lily and Rose, a base of Amber and Cedar. Mandarin Peony has top notes of Peony, heart notes of Mandarin Orange and Fruity Notes, a base of Amber and Rose.