Fragrance comparison

First Jasmin de Chine vs Galvanize

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

2 wins

First Jasmin de Chine

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.1931 votes

Rank #22,476 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Galvanize

Ex Nihilo

4.002 votes

Rank #65,419 Yellow FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Jasmin de Chine takes 2 of 3 categories.

First Jasmin de Chine
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Galvanize
Choose it for a yellow floral and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall.

First Jasmin de Chine2/3

Galvanize1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First Jasmin de ChineVan Cleef & Arpels

GalvanizeEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value0

Category winnerFirst Jasmin de ChineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

aldehydic84%

woody77%

fresh69%

green61%

yellow floral100%

floral92%

musky84%

soft spicy77%

green69%

rose61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both yellow floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCassiaBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineAldehydesNarcissusTuberoseYlang-YlangRose

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVanillaVetiverSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusRoseTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

Floral NotesSolar NotesAmbretteMusk

Category winnerGalvanizeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall70

Winter50

Day100

Night70

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,476

PerfumerEvelyne Boulanger

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#65,419

PerfumerShyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFirst Jasmin de ChineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Jasmin de Chine by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a sparkling white floral bouquet that feels like fresh garden blooms resting on dry cedarwood. Created by Evelyne Boulanger, this flanker steps away from heavy soapiness and puts lush jasmine squarely in the center. The opening sparkles with crisp bergamot and a sha…

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Galvanize by Ex Nihilo opens with a sparkling burst of sweet mandarin orange and bright pink pepper before revealing a rich, sunny floral bouquet. At its core, creamy tuberose, dewy rose, and golden narcissus combine to give the impression of warm flower petals soaked in late afternoon sunlight. As it settles onto the…

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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 Jasmin de Chine or Galvanize?

First Jasmin de Chine takes 2 of 3 categories. First Jasmin de Chine is rated 4.19/5 from 31 votes; Galvanize is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose First Jasmin de Chine for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Galvanize for a yellow floral and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall.

Do First Jasmin de Chine and Galvanize smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral and green accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Tuberose, Rose and Musk.

Is First Jasmin de Chine or Galvanize better for summer or winter?

First Jasmin de Chine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Jasmin de Chine and Galvanize?

First Jasmin de Chine has top notes of Bergamot, Cassia and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Aldehydes, Narcissus and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Galvanize has top notes of Pink Pepper and Mandarin, heart notes of Narcissus, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Floral Notes, Solar Notes, Ambrette and Musk.