First Parfum vs Paradis Exotique
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.
First ParfumChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Paradis ExotiqueChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First Parfum6/7
Paradis Exotique1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First Parfum
- Community sentiment
- First Parfum
- Longevity
- First Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- First Parfum
- Value for money
- First Parfum
- Versatility
- Paradis Exotique
- 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 & ArpelsParadis ExotiqueNavitus ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 298 votes
Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%
3.72/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 27%Had 11%Want 62%
Category winnerFirst ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
298 votes
38%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
13%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerFirst ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Parfum
SillageFirst Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirst ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
sweet77%
musky69%
animalic61%
citrus100%
woody92%
sweet84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantBergamotRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
HyacinthTurkish RoseCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineTuberoseOrris RootOrchid
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetHoneyMossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVanilla
Top
Sicilian MandarinGrapefruitCalabrian bergamotIndian Ginger
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmine SambacOrchidTurkish Rose
Base
Tonka BeanVirginian CedarMadagascar VanillaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Orchid. Durations are only published for First Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day73
Night100
Spring83
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night75
Category winnerParadis ExotiqueMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,436
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews25
Overall rank#24,629
PerfumerOlaf Larsen
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerFirst ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst 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…
Reviews →Paradis Exotique by Navitus Parfums pairs bright citrus with soft woody warmth. Sicilian mandarin, grapefruit, and Indian ginger create a tart opening that instantly cuts through summer heat. As the initial splash quiets down, ylang-ylang and Jasmine Sambac blend into a creamy base of Madagascar vanilla and Virginian …
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 Parfum or Paradis Exotique?
First Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes; Paradis Exotique is rated 3.72/5 from 32 votes. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Paradis Exotique for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First Parfum or Paradis Exotique?
First Parfum lasts longest (First Parfum 73/100, Paradis Exotique 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Parfum or Paradis Exotique?
First Parfum projects furthest (First Parfum 65/100, Paradis Exotique 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Parfum and Paradis Exotique smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Orchid.
Is First Parfum or Paradis Exotique better for summer or winter?
For summer, Paradis Exotique is the stronger pick. For winter, First Parfum is the stronger pick. First Parfum suits evening wear; Paradis Exotique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Parfum and Paradis Exotique?
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. Paradis Exotique has top notes of Sicilian Mandarin, Grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and Indian Ginger, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Orchid and Turkish Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Virginian Cedar, Madagascar Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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