Fragrance comparison

First Kiss vs Neo Rose

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

First Kiss

kari

4.502 votes

Rank #50,562 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Neo Rose

Nomenclature

3.8143 votes

Rank #36,867 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neo Rose takes 3 of 4 categories.

First Kiss
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neo Rose
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First Kiss1/4

Neo Rose3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Neo Rose
Sillage & projection: Neo Rose
Value for money: First Kiss
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neo Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First Kisskari

Neo RoseNomenclature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

23%Love

47%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNeo Rose

SillageNeo Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value40

Category winnerFirst KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet83%

citrus65%

woody48%

floral30%

woody100%

rose91%

patchouli83%

floral74%

warm spicy65%

citrus56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPink PepperPeachPlum

Heart

BlackberryFreesiaLily

Base

Almond MilkWhite WoodFig

Notes

Turkish RosePatchouliWhite WoodPink PepperBlack TeaBergamotFreesiaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Freesia and White Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer17

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men10

Unisex45

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNeo RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Kiss by kari wraps bright, sweet orchard fruits in a soft, misty layer of petals and cream. It is a gentle companion for casual spring mornings at home or low-key coffee dates where you want a soft, comforting bubble. The fragrance balances the crisp pop of plum with a smooth, milky wood finish.

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Neo Rose by Nomenclature opens with a sharp spike of pink pepper paired with crisp bergamot. Within minutes, bitter black tea and green freesia cool the top notes down, allowing Turkish rose to surface alongside a heavy, earthy patchouli base. White woods build a dry framework underneath, keeping the floral accord fir…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First Kiss or Neo Rose?

Neo Rose takes 3 of 4 categories. First Kiss is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Neo Rose is rated 3.81/5 from 43 votes. Choose First Kiss for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neo Rose for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Kiss or Neo Rose?

Neo Rose lasts longest (Neo Rose 68/100, First Kiss 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Kiss or Neo Rose?

Neo Rose projects furthest (Neo Rose 52/100, First Kiss 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Kiss and Neo Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Freesia and White Wood.

Is First Kiss or Neo Rose better for summer or winter?

First Kiss suits daytime wear; Neo Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Kiss and Neo Rose?

First Kiss has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Peach and Plum, heart notes of Blackberry, Freesia and Lily, a base of Almond Milk, White Wood and Fig. Neo Rose features Turkish Rose, Patchouli, White Wood, Pink Pepper and Black Tea.