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First Parfum vs Tactus Angeli

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

Updated 299 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Parfum takes 2 of 2 categories.

  • First Parfum

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Tactus Angeli

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character.

First Parfum2/2
Tactus Angeli0/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
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
Tactus AngeliG Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.22/ 5 · 298 votes
Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%
1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate0
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
sweet77%
musky69%
animalic61%
floral100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
green69%
fresh61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral 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
Notes
Lily of the ValleyTropical FruitsAquatic notesGreen NotesSandalwoodHeliotropeWhite MuskAldehydesOsmanthusHyacinthAmbretteVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

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
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night41
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex11
Women85
Date 39%Party 31%Work 17%Casual 14%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 30%Date 21%Party 13%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,039

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#75,313

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

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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Tactus Angeli by G Parfums opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and juicy peach flesh before settling into dewy lily of the valley. The initial spray has a punchy solvent lift for two minutes. Give it a moment to breathe. Crisp aquatic notes cut through lush tropical fruits, preventing the blend from turning in…

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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 Tactus Angeli?

First Parfum takes 2 of 2 categories. First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes; Tactus Angeli is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tactus Angeli for a floral and white floral character.

Do First Parfum and Tactus Angeli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is First Parfum or Tactus Angeli better for summer or winter?

First Parfum suits evening wear; Tactus Angeli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Parfum and Tactus Angeli?

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. Tactus Angeli features Lily of the Valley, Tropical Fruits, Aquatic notes, Green Notes and Sandalwood.

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