Fragrance comparison

First Parfum vs Misia Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,263 ratings analysed

7 wins

First Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.22298 votes

Rank #4,183 FloralPowdery

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Misia Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.04965 votes

Rank #29,339 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Parfum takes 7 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.
Misia Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First Parfum7/8

Misia Eau de Parfum0/8

Ratings & consensus: First Parfum
Community sentiment: First Parfum
Longevity: First Parfum
Sillage & projection: First Parfum
Value for money: First Parfum
Versatility: Tie
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

Misia Eau de ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 298 votes

Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%

4.04/ 5 · 965 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

44%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

965 votes

Category winnerFirst ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFirst Parfum

SillageFirst Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value26

Category winnerFirst ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

sweet77%

musky69%

animalic61%

powdery100%

violet92%

fruity84%

iris77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

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

AldehydesLitchi

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryTurkish RoseGrasse RosePeach

Base6-10 hrs

VioletPowdery NotesOrris RootLeatherVanillaTonka BeanBenzoin

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day100

Night53

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex11

Women85

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

Men2

Unisex19

Women79

Work 37%Date 32%Casual 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,183

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#29,339

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Chanel Misia Eau de Parfum centers around an unapologetic vintage cosmetic scent. You get an immediate burst of sparkling aldehydes and chilled litchi that clears out within fifteen minutes. What follows is a dense, nostalgic cloud of candied parma violet, velvety Turkish rose, and buttery orris root. It smells unmist…

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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 Misia Eau de Parfum?

First Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories. First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes; Misia Eau de Parfum is rated 4.04/5 from 965 votes. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Misia Eau de Parfum for a powdery and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Parfum or Misia Eau de Parfum?

First Parfum lasts longest (First Parfum 73/100, Misia Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Parfum or Misia Eau de Parfum?

First Parfum projects furthest (First Parfum 65/100, Misia Eau de Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Parfum and Misia Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Raspberry and Turkish Rose.

Is First Parfum or Misia Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First Parfum and Misia Eau de Parfum?

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. Misia Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes and Litchi, heart notes of Raspberry, Turkish Rose, Grasse Rose and Peach, a base of Violet, Powdery Notes, Orris Root and Leather.