Fragrance comparison

First Love vs Anthomaniac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 430 ratings analysed

First Love

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.81426 votes

Rank #6,189 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Anthomaniac

Ningen Parfums

3.004 votes

Rank #68,124 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthomaniac takes 3 of 4 categories.

First Love
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Anthomaniac
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

First Love1/4

Anthomaniac3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First LoveVan Cleef & Arpels

AnthomaniacNingen Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 426 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

426 votes

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAnthomaniac

SillageAnthomaniac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAnthomaniacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

yellow floral69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OsmanthusPepperMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

OrchidYlang-YlangPeony

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanilla

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangePassionfruit

Heart

Damask RoseRose de MaiOsmanthusTuberoseCassisGardeniaJasminePeony

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskHeliotropeVanilla

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Mandarin Orange, Peony and Vanilla. Durations are only published for First Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night84

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,189

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#68,124

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFirst LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Love by Van Cleef & Arpels is a soft, comforting floral amber perfume that settles into a powdery, warm cloud. It opens with an initial burst of mandarin orange and a sharp pinch of peppery osmanthus before calming down into velvety orchid, sweet ylang-ylang, and delicate peony blossoms. As the floral bouquet se…

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Anthomaniac by Ningen Parfums presents a dense floral arrangement backed by heavy woods. Bright passionfruit and bergamot flash in the opening before giving way to rich osmanthus, ylang-ylang, and tuberose. The base brings dry patchouli and earthy sandalwood alongside clean musk. It suits lovers of strong yellow and w…

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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 Love or Anthomaniac?

Anthomaniac takes 3 of 4 categories. First Love is rated 3.81/5 from 426 votes; Anthomaniac is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose First Love for a floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Anthomaniac for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, First Love or Anthomaniac?

Anthomaniac lasts longest (Anthomaniac 73/100, First Love 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Love or Anthomaniac?

Projection is very close: Anthomaniac 67/100, First Love 66/100 for sillage.

Do First Love and Anthomaniac smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Mandarin Orange, Peony and Vanilla.

Is First Love or Anthomaniac better for summer or winter?

First Love suits daytime wear; Anthomaniac suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Love and Anthomaniac?

First Love has top notes of Osmanthus, Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Ylang-Ylang and Peony, a base of Amber and Vanilla. Anthomaniac has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Passionfruit, heart notes of Damask Rose, Rose de Mai, Osmanthus and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Heliotrope.