First Love vs Crystal Bloom Snow
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Crystal Bloom Snow takes 4 of 5 categories.
First LoveChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Crystal Bloom SnowChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
First Love1/5
Crystal Bloom Snow4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Crystal Bloom Snow
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Crystal Bloom Snow
- Sillage & projection
- Crystal Bloom Snow
- Value for money
- First Love
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Crystal Bloom Snow
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First LoveShirley MayCrystal Bloom SnowJill StuartWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.47/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 15%Had 30%Want 56%
4.13/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%
Category winnerCrystal Bloom SnowRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
33%Like
7%Ok
27%Dislike
7%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
42%Love
35%Like
16%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCrystal Bloom Snow
SillageCrystal Bloom Snow
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirst LoveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet83%
floral65%
woody48%
green30%
floral100%
fresh88%
fruity77%
citrus65%
white floral53%
green42%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantAppleWild StrawberryCitruses
Heart
RaspberrySweet PeaJasmineRoseFreesia
Base
MuskAmberSandalwood
Top
Sweet PeaBergamotSnowdropsLemonOrangeApplePlumBlack Currant
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaJasmine SambacRosePeony
Base
Tulle AccordWhite IrisOsmanthusWhite MuskWater LilyAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Apple, Sweet Pea and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer71
Fall71
Winter29
Day100
Night17
Spring93
Summer36
Fall43
Winter100
Day100
Night25
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#64,413
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,816
PerfumerCecile Matton
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerCrystal Bloom SnowHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst Love by Shirley May opens with a bright burst of black currant and tart apple, softened almost immediately by a sweet wild strawberry note. As it settles on the skin, the fragrance transitions into a light, airy floral bouquet dominated by sweet pea and freesia, while jasmine adds a clean, soapy depth. It feels …
Reviews →Jill Stuart Crystal Bloom Snow smells like a chilled winter garden warming up under early morning sunlight. The first spray delivers a frosty burst of sweet pea, crisp lemon, and delicate snowdrops that feels clean and airy. As the initial chill settles, the scent opens into a fresh bouquet of lily of the valley, soft…
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 Crystal Bloom Snow?
Crystal Bloom Snow takes 4 of 5 categories. First Love is rated 3.47/5 from 15 votes; Crystal Bloom Snow is rated 4.13/5 from 31 votes. Choose First Love for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Crystal Bloom Snow for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First Love or Crystal Bloom Snow?
Crystal Bloom Snow lasts longest (Crystal Bloom Snow 49/100, First Love 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Love or Crystal Bloom Snow?
Crystal Bloom Snow projects furthest (Crystal Bloom Snow 56/100, First Love 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Love and Crystal Bloom Snow smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and green accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Apple, Sweet Pea and Rose.
Is First Love or Crystal Bloom Snow better for summer or winter?
First Love suits daytime wear; Crystal Bloom Snow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Love and Crystal Bloom Snow?
First Love has top notes of Black Currant, Apple, Wild Strawberry and Citruses, heart notes of Raspberry, Sweet Pea, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Crystal Bloom Snow has top notes of Sweet Pea, Bergamot, Snowdrops and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Tulle Accord, White Iris, Osmanthus and White Musk.
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