First Parfum vs Violette Imperiale
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.
First ParfumChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Violette ImperialeChoose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Parfum6/8
Violette Imperiale1/8
- Ratings & consensus
- First Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Violette Imperiale
- Longevity
- First Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- First Parfum
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- First Parfum
- 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 & ArpelsViolette ImperialeHistoriaeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 298 votes
Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%
4.15/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 24%Had 15%Want 60%
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
37%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
59 votes
Category winnerViolette ImperialeMost 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 winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
sweet77%
musky69%
animalic61%
fruity100%
powdery86%
violet72%
sweet58%
woody44%
floral30%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, sweet and floral
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
Top20-30 mins
Black CurrantPeachOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
RaspberryVioletIrisYlang-Ylang
Base5-7 hrs
AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskVetiver
Category winnerFirst ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day73
Night100
Spring100
Summer41
Fall0
Winter19
Day100
Night31
Category winnerFirst ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,431
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews25
Overall rank#13,173
PerfumerConstant Michaux
Launched—
Reviews13
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 →Violette Imperiale by Historiae brings candied spring blossoms to life with a playful blend of tart black currant, ripe peach, and candied violet petals. The fragrance opens with bright citrus sparkle before settling into a cosmetic iris puff and lush raspberry heart. Clean white musk, smooth sandalwood, and a touch o…
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 Violette Imperiale?
First Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes; Violette Imperiale is rated 4.15/5 from 59 votes. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Violette Imperiale for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First Parfum or Violette Imperiale?
First Parfum lasts longest (First Parfum 73/100, Violette Imperiale 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Parfum or Violette Imperiale?
First Parfum projects furthest (First Parfum 65/100, Violette Imperiale 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Parfum and Violette Imperiale smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Black Currant, Raspberry and Ylang-Ylang.
Is First Parfum or Violette Imperiale better for summer or winter?
For summer, Violette Imperiale is the stronger pick. For winter, First Parfum is the stronger pick. First Parfum suits evening wear; Violette Imperiale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Parfum and Violette Imperiale?
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. Violette Imperiale has top notes of Black Currant, Peach and Orange, heart notes of Raspberry, Violet, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.
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