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First Parfum vs Miss Arrogate

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

Updated 309 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • First Parfum

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Miss Arrogate

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

First Parfum4/5
Miss Arrogate1/5
Ratings & consensus
First Parfum
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
First Parfum
Sillage & projection
First Parfum
Value for money
Miss Arrogate
Versatility
Not scored
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
Miss ArrogateAssaf
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.22/ 5 · 298 votes
Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%
3.64/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 41%Had 5%Want 55%
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

27%Love
27%Like
36%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityFirst Parfum

SillageFirst Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value78
Category winnerMiss ArrogateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
sweet77%
musky69%
animalic61%
citrus100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
musky77%
rose69%
aromatic61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and musky

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
BergamotGrapefruitPeach
Heart
RoseTurkish RoseJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliMuskCedarwoodVetiverVanillaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Turkish Rose and Ylang-Ylang. 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
Spring67
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex11
Women85
Men0
Unisex14
Women86
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,418

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#62,469

PerfumerSophie Labbé

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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Miss Arrogate by Assaf opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter grapefruit softened by juicy peach. As the top notes fade, a lush heart of Turkish rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang takes over. The base anchors the florals with patchouli, dry cedarwood, and clean musk, creating a crisp, structured wear for warm spr…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First Parfum or Miss Arrogate?

First Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes; Miss Arrogate is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Miss Arrogate for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, First Parfum or Miss Arrogate?

First Parfum lasts longest (First Parfum 73/100, Miss Arrogate 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Parfum or Miss Arrogate?

First Parfum projects furthest (First Parfum 65/100, Miss Arrogate 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Parfum and Miss Arrogate smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Turkish Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is First Parfum or Miss Arrogate better for summer or winter?

First Parfum suits evening wear; Miss Arrogate suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Parfum and Miss Arrogate?

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. Miss Arrogate has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Cedarwood and Vetiver.

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