Van Cleef & Arpels
Rank #21,797 White FloralYellow Floral
First Jasmin de Chine vs To Die For
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
To Die For takes 6 of 8 categories.
First Jasmin de ChineChoose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
To Die ForChoose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
First Jasmin de Chine2/8
To Die For6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- To Die For
- Community sentiment
- To Die For
- Longevity
- To Die For
- Sillage & projection
- First Jasmin de Chine
- Value for money
- To Die For
- Versatility
- To Die For
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First Jasmin de Chine
- Fragranxe ranking
- To Die For
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First Jasmin de ChineVan Cleef & ArpelsTo Die ForProadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%
4.38/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%
Category winnerTo Die ForRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
31 votes
57%Love
35%Like
3%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerTo Die ForMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTo Die For
SillageFirst Jasmin de Chine
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTo Die ForBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
yellow floral92%
aldehydic84%
woody77%
fresh69%
green61%
fruity100%
citrus90%
woody80%
sweet70%
aromatic60%
floral50%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotCassiaBlack Currant
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineAldehydesNarcissusTuberoseYlang-YlangRose
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskVanillaVetiverSandalwoodCedar
Top30 to 60 minutes
FigBlack CurrantPink GrapefruitLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineRoseSea SaltSeaweedVioletChampacaYlang-YlangViolet Leaf
Base4 to 7 hours
White MuskVanillaSandalwoodAmberCedar
Category winnerFirst Jasmin de ChineLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer40
Fall70
Winter50
Day100
Night70
Spring95
Summer95
Fall100
Winter21
Day100
Night37
Category winnerTo Die ForMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,797
PerfumerEvelyne Boulanger
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#16,840
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerTo Die ForHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst 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…
Reviews →To Die For by Proad delivers a bright, sunlit mix of juicy fruit and coastal florals. The opening bursts with tart pink grapefruit, crisp lemon, dark black currant, and green fig flesh. As the brisk citrus tones settle, the fragrance reveals a complex floral heart featuring jasmine, rose, tuberose, and ylang-ylang, cu…
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 Jasmin de Chine or To Die For?
To Die For takes 6 of 8 categories. First Jasmin de Chine is rated 4.19/5 from 31 votes; To Die For is rated 4.38/5 from 37 votes. Choose First Jasmin de Chine for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose To Die For for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First Jasmin de Chine or To Die For?
To Die For lasts longest (To Die For 70/100, First Jasmin de Chine 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Jasmin de Chine or To Die For?
Projection is very close: First Jasmin de Chine 60/100, To Die For 59/100 for sillage.
Do First Jasmin de Chine and To Die For smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.
Is First Jasmin de Chine or To Die For better for summer or winter?
For summer, To Die For is the stronger pick. For winter, First Jasmin de Chine is the stronger pick. First Jasmin de Chine suits daytime wear; To Die For suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Jasmin de Chine and To Die For?
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. To Die For has top notes of Fig, Black Currant, Pink Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Sea Salt and Seaweed, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.
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