Fragrance comparison

First Parfum vs Anouchka

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 445 ratings analysed

First Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.22298 votes

Rank #4,436 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Anouchka

Revillon

3.90147 votes

Rank #13,210 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anouchka takes 4 of 7 categories.

First Parfum
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Anouchka
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

First Parfum3/7

Anouchka4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels

AnouchkaRevillon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 298 votes

Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%

3.90/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 41%Had 30%Want 29%

Category winnerFirst ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

298 votes

33%Love

47%Like

1%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerFirst ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAnouchka

SillageAnouchka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAnouchkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

sweet77%

musky69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

tuberose84%

woody77%

honey69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantBergamotRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

HyacinthTurkish RoseCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineTuberoseOrris RootOrchid

Base8-10+ hrs

CivetHoneyMossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVanilla

Top

PeachGreen NotesBergamotCorianderAldehydesOrange Blossom

Heart

TuberoseHoneyYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineCarnationRoseOrchid

Base

OakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for First Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Spring61

Summer49

Fall100

Winter49

Day100

Night–

Category winnerAnouchkaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex11

Women85

Men6

Unisex13

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,436

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#13,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerFirst ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a crisp rush of aldehydes alongside sweet peach and tangy black currant, creating a bright fizz that immediately recalls luxury French bath soap. As it warms on the skin, a rich floral heart takes over, mingling velvety Turkish rose, night-blooming jasmine, and earthy hyac…

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Anouchka by Revillon is a fruity chypre launched in 1994, centered around a rich tuberose and honey core. It offers a surprising modern feel, blending tart peach and aldehydes with a deep oakmoss base. Designed for those who appreciate classic, elegant florals that linger on the skin, it is a versatile choice for spri…

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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 Parfum or Anouchka?

Anouchka takes 4 of 7 categories. First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes; Anouchka is rated 3.90/5 from 147 votes. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Anouchka for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Parfum or Anouchka?

They last about the same: Anouchka 74/100, First Parfum 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, First Parfum or Anouchka?

Projection is very close: Anouchka 67/100, First Parfum 65/100 for sillage.

Do First Parfum and Anouchka smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Turkish Rose.

Is First Parfum or Anouchka better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anouchka is the stronger pick. For winter, First Parfum is the stronger pick. First Parfum suits evening wear; Anouchka suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Parfum and Anouchka?

First Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Turkish Rose, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Honey, Moss and Sandalwood. Anouchka has top notes of Peach, Green Notes, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Tuberose, Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.