Fragrance comparison

First Lady vs Truly Cherish

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

First Lady

Judith Williams

3.4323 votes

Rank #23,410 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Truly Cherish

Marks & Spencer

4.2921 votes

Rank #21,212 VanillaWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Truly Cherish takes 3 of 4 categories.

First Lady
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Truly Cherish
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First Lady1/4

Truly Cherish3/4

Ratings & consensus: Truly Cherish
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First Lady
Sillage & projection: Truly Cherish
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Truly Cherish

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First LadyJudith Williams

Truly CherishMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 84%

4.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 20%Had 26%Want 55%

Category winnerTruly CherishRating 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

38%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityFirst Lady

SillageTruly Cherish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

woody84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

caramel61%

vanilla100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

caramel69%

patchouli61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and caramel

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

ApricotOrange Blossom

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineFreesiaRose

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaCaramelPatchouli

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Caramel. Durations are only published for Truly Cherish, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,410

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#21,212

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerTruly CherishHigher 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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Truly Cherish by Marks & Spencer is an oriental floral fragrance built around sweet, floral, and rich gourmand tones. The scent opens with a bright splash of orange blossom paired with velvety apricot fruitiness. As the top settles, a floral core of jasmine, freesia, and classic rose develops, giving the composition 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 Truly Cherish?

Truly Cherish takes 3 of 4 categories. First Lady is rated 3.43/5 from 23 votes; Truly Cherish is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes. Choose First Lady for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Truly Cherish for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Lady or Truly Cherish?

First Lady lasts longest (First Lady 66/100, Truly Cherish 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Lady or Truly Cherish?

Truly Cherish projects furthest (Truly Cherish 69/100, First Lady 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Lady and Truly Cherish smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and caramel accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Caramel.

Is First Lady or Truly Cherish better for summer or winter?

First Lady suits daytime wear; Truly Cherish suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Lady and Truly Cherish?

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. Truly Cherish has top notes of Apricot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Caramel and Patchouli.