First Lady vs Néroli Amara
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Néroli Amara takes 3 of 4 categories.
First LadyChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Néroli AmaraChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Lady1/4
Néroli Amara3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Néroli Amara
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First Lady
- Sillage & projection
- Néroli Amara
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Néroli Amara
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First LadyJudith WilliamsNéroli AmaraVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.43/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 8%Had 8%Want 84%
4.28/ 5 · 2,107 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerNéroli AmaraRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
43%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
48%Love
38%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
2,107 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Lady
SillageNéroli Amara
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
citrus92%
woody84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
caramel61%
citrus100%
white floral86%
fresh spicy72%
aromatic58%
sweet44%
fresh30%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Brazilian OrangePomegranateMandarin OrangeCinnamonPearItalian LemonMelon
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomRose
Base
CaramelCoconutApricotMuskHaitian VetiverOrris RootVanillaOakmoss
Top15-30 mins
BergamotMandarin OrangeItalian LemonPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomCypressPearBlack Pepper
Base6-8+ hrs
NeroliWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Italian Lemon and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Néroli Amara, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day100
Night21
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,676
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#1,543
PerfumerQuentin Bisch
Launched—
Reviews114
Category winnerNéroli AmaraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst Lady by Judith Williams opens with a bright splash of Brazilian orange and pomegranate, settling into a heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. The fragrance finds its warmth in a gourmand base of caramel, coconut, and vanilla. It is a floral-oriental composition suited for cool spring evenings or casual autumn days, …
Reviews →Van Cleef & Arpels Néroli Amara delivers a vibrant, sunshine-soaked blend of sparkling citrus and lush white flowers. From the first spray, Italian lemon, mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot create an invigorating splash that feels clean, refreshing, and bright. As the initial zest settles, green cypress and sweet ora…
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 Lady or Néroli Amara?
Néroli Amara takes 3 of 4 categories. First Lady is rated 3.43/5 from 23 votes; Néroli Amara is rated 4.28/5 from 2,107 votes. Choose First Lady for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Néroli Amara for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First Lady or Néroli Amara?
First Lady lasts longest (First Lady 66/100, Néroli Amara 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Lady or Néroli Amara?
Projection is very close: Néroli Amara 56/100, First Lady 54/100 for sillage.
Do First Lady and Néroli Amara smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Italian Lemon and Orange Blossom.
Is First Lady or Néroli Amara better for summer or winter?
First Lady suits daytime wear; Néroli Amara suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Lady and Néroli Amara?
First Lady has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Pomegranate, Mandarin Orange and Cinnamon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Caramel, Coconut, Apricot and Musk. Néroli Amara has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Italian Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cypress, Pear and Black Pepper, a base of Neroli and White Musk.
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