First Love vs The Blend Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
First LoveChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Blend Eau de ParfumChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
First Love2/4
The Blend Eau de Parfum2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Blend Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- First Love
- Value for money
- First Love
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Blend Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First LoveBrogiThe Blend Eau de ParfumO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%
4.27/ 5 · 580 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
51%Love
34%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
580 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Blend Eau de Parfum
SillageFirst Love
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirst LoveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
iris77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
amber65%
cinnamon53%
rum42%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bergamot
Heart
IrisCyclamenSaffronCypress
Base
AmberSandalwoodVetiverMuskMoss
Top
RumSaffronLavenderBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
CinnamonNutmegClovesBlack PepperSandalwoodIrisLabdanumVetiver
Base
AmberBenzoinGuaiac WoodMoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Saffron and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer100
Fall0
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Spring46
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#37,472
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#27,163
PerfumerAdilson Rato, Alberto Morillas, Carmita Magalhães, Frank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe Blend Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst Love by Brogi delivers a crisp woody profile with a clean aromatic twist. The composition centers on a bright spark of bergamot that quickly gives way to dry cypress and powdery iris. It wears light and airy, making it a reliable casual choice for warm spring days and humid summer afternoons.
Reviews →The Blend Eau de Parfum by O Boticário is a rich woody spicy fragrance built around dark rum, warm baking spices, and smooth amber resins. It opens with a splash of sweet rum, tart bergamot, and clean lavender before settling into a potent core of black pepper, grated nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon. Earthy vetiver and c…
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 Love or The Blend Eau de Parfum?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. First Love is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; The Blend Eau de Parfum is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes. Choose First Love for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Blend Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, First Love or The Blend Eau de Parfum?
They last about the same: The Blend Eau de Parfum 69/100, First Love 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, First Love or The Blend Eau de Parfum?
Projection is very close: First Love 58/100, The Blend Eau de Parfum 57/100 for sillage.
Do First Love and The Blend Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Saffron and Amber.
Is First Love or The Blend Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
First Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Love and The Blend Eau de Parfum?
First Love has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Cyclamen, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. The Blend Eau de Parfum has top notes of Rum, Saffron, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves and Black Pepper, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Guaiac Wood and Moss.
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