Fragrance comparison

First Parfum vs Isa Rose

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 340 ratings analysed

5 wins

First Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.22298 votes

Rank #4,037 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Isa Rose

Ulric de Varens

3.5242 votes

Rank #30,034 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories.

First Parfum
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Isa Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First Parfum5/8

Isa Rose2/8

Ratings & consensus: First Parfum
Community sentiment: First Parfum
Longevity: First Parfum
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Isa Rose
Versatility: Isa Rose
Note pyramid (duration): First Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: First Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels

Isa RoseUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 298 votes

Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%

3.52/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

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

24%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerFirst ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFirst Parfum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value70

Category winnerIsa RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

sweet77%

musky69%

animalic61%

rose100%

floral86%

honey72%

musky58%

sweet44%

aquatic30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral, musky and sweet

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

Top15-30 mins

Watery NotesPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseHoneyFloral Notes

Base4-6 hrs

Musk

Category winnerFirst ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night41

Category winnerIsa RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex11

Women85

Date 39%Party 31%Work 17%Casual 14%

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,037

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#30,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Ulric de Varens Isa Rose delivers a brisk, botanical rose centered on sheer Turkish rose petals, cold watery notes, and crisp peach skin. Expect a sharp, dew-soaked opening. The initial spray crackles with a brief solvent sting before blooming into freshly cut stems and refrigerated flower petals. It is not a heavy co…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First Parfum or Isa Rose?

First Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories. First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes; Isa Rose is rated 3.52/5 from 42 votes. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Isa Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Parfum or Isa Rose?

First Parfum lasts longest (First Parfum 73/100, Isa Rose 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Parfum or Isa Rose?

Projection is very close: First Parfum 65/100, Isa Rose 65/100 for sillage.

Do First Parfum and Isa Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, musky and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Turkish Rose, Honey and Musk.

Is First Parfum or Isa Rose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First Parfum and Isa Rose?

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. Isa Rose has top notes of Watery Notes and Peach, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Honey and Floral Notes, a base of Musk.