Fragrance comparison

First Lady vs Roses Jasmine

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 371 ratings analysed

First Lady

Judith Williams

3.4323 votes

Rank #23,405 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Roses Jasmine

Mancera

3.67348 votes

Rank #9,084 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roses Jasmine takes 4 of 4 categories.

First Lady
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Roses Jasmine
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First Lady0/4

Roses Jasmine4/4

Ratings & consensus: Roses Jasmine
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Roses Jasmine
Sillage & projection: Roses Jasmine
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Roses Jasmine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First LadyJudith Williams

Roses JasmineMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 84%

3.67/ 5 · 348 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerRoses JasmineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

28%Love

39%Like

8%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

348 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRoses Jasmine

SillageRoses Jasmine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

woody84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

caramel61%

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

woody77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Brazilian OrangePomegranateMandarin OrangeCinnamonPearItalian LemonMelon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base

CaramelCoconutApricotMuskHaitian VetiverOrris RootVanillaOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

PearGrassLemonMandarin Orange

Heart3-5 hrs

JasmineRoseOrange BlossomPatchouli

Base6-10 hrs

White MuskOakmossCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Italian Lemon and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Roses Jasmine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex23

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,405

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#9,084

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerRoses JasmineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First 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, …

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Mancera Roses Jasmine is an energetic floral chypre that hits with immediate brightness. The opening delivers a crisp burst of juicy pear, zesty lemon, and green cut grass that feels like fresh garden air. Give it ten minutes. The heart unfolds into a clean duet of Turkish rose and sweet jasmine petals, grounded by a …

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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 Lady or Roses Jasmine?

Roses Jasmine takes 4 of 4 categories. First Lady is rated 3.43/5 from 23 votes; Roses Jasmine is rated 3.67/5 from 348 votes. Choose First Lady for a sweet and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Roses Jasmine for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Lady or Roses Jasmine?

Roses Jasmine lasts longest (Roses Jasmine 76/100, First Lady 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Lady or Roses Jasmine?

Roses Jasmine projects furthest (Roses Jasmine 71/100, First Lady 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Lady and Roses Jasmine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Italian Lemon and Jasmine.

Is First Lady or Roses Jasmine better for summer or winter?

First Lady suits daytime wear; Roses Jasmine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Lady and Roses Jasmine?

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. Roses Jasmine has top notes of Pear, Grass, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Orange Blossom and Patchouli, a base of White Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar.