First Love vs Paradox Green
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Love takes 7 of 7 categories.
First LoveChoose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Paradox GreenChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring.
First Love7/7
Paradox Green0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First Love
- Community sentiment
- First Love
- Longevity
- First Love
- Sillage & projection
- First Love
- Value for money
- First Love
- Versatility
- First Love
- 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 & ArpelsParadox GreenJacomoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 426 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
3.68/ 5 · 125 votes
Have 27%Had 33%Want 40%
Category winnerFirst LoveRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
50%Like
3%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
426 votes
17%Love
58%Like
3%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
109 votes
Category winnerFirst LoveMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Love
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 bothfloral100%
amber92%
sweet84%
vanilla77%
yellow floral69%
powdery61%
woody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
OsmanthusPepperMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
OrchidYlang-YlangPeony
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberVanilla
Top
PepperVioletMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangRose
Base
VanillaAmberCedarSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesPepper, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Amber. Durations are only published for First Love, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night84
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFirst LoveMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,189
PerfumerChristophe Raynaud
Launched—
Reviews44
Overall rank#13,543
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerFirst LoveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst 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…
Reviews →Paradox Green by Jacomo is an oriental floral scent for women, opening with a bold hit of pepper and violet. It settles into a warm heart of cinnamon and ylang-ylang, eventually drying down to a grounded, powdery blend of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a versatile choice for spring days when you want something slightly…
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 Paradox Green?
First Love takes 7 of 7 categories. First Love is rated 3.81/5 from 426 votes; Paradox Green is rated 3.68/5 from 125 votes. Choose First Love for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Paradox Green for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, First Love or Paradox Green?
First Love lasts longest (First Love 68/100, Paradox Green 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Love or Paradox Green?
First Love projects furthest (First Love 66/100, Paradox Green 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Love and Paradox Green smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Amber.
Is First Love or Paradox Green better for summer or winter?
For summer, First Love is the stronger pick. For winter, First Love is the stronger pick. First Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Love and Paradox Green?
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. Paradox Green has top notes of Pepper, Violet, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Cedar and Sandalwood.
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