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First Pour l'Ete vs Lua de Sonhar

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

Updated 54 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Pour l'Ete takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • First Pour l'Ete

    Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Lua de Sonhar

    Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First Pour l'Ete5/5
Lua de Sonhar0/5
Ratings & consensus
First Pour l'Ete
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
First Pour l'Ete
Sillage & projection
First Pour l'Ete
Value for money
First Pour l'Ete
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
First Pour l'Ete

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
First Pour l'EteVan Cleef & Arpels
Lua de SonharNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%
3.70/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 25%Had 48%Want 27%
Category winnerFirst Pour l'EteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

10%Love
70%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityFirst Pour l'Ete

SillageFirst Pour l'Ete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value38
Category winnerFirst Pour l'EteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh100%
floral92%
rose84%
aldehydic77%
citrus69%
white floral61%
fruity100%
fresh92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
floral69%
tropical61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeCassis
Heart2-4 hrs
PeonyAldehydesRoseLily
Base4-6 hrs
AmberVirginia Cedar
Top
PassionfruitMandarin OrangePineappleLemonBergamotApricot
Heart
PeonyVioletLilyRose
Base
AmberSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peony, Rose and Lily. Durations are only published for First Pour l'Ete, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall78
Winter33
Day100
Night15
Spring100
Summer36
Fall64
Winter55
Day100
Night70
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#57,713

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFirst Pour l'EteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Cleef & Arpels First Pour l'Ete opens with a zesty sparkle of mandarin orange and tart cassis, instantly introducing an airy, sunny mood. As the initial brightness settles, the scent reveals a clean floral heart featuring fresh peony, dewy rose, and classic soapy aldehydes. A delicate touch of lily adds garden fre…

Reviews →

Lua de Sonhar by Natura is a cheerful, fruit-forward scent built for warm, sunny days. It centers on a lush, tropical passionfruit and pineapple opening that transitions into a clean floral heart of peony and rose. The base of sandalwood and amber keeps it grounded, making it a reliable pick for casual daytime wear du…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First Pour l'Ete or Lua de Sonhar?

First Pour l'Ete takes 5 of 5 categories. First Pour l'Ete is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes; Lua de Sonhar is rated 3.70/5 from 30 votes. Choose First Pour l'Ete for a fresh and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lua de Sonhar for a fruity and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Pour l'Ete or Lua de Sonhar?

First Pour l'Ete lasts longest (First Pour l'Ete 60/100, Lua de Sonhar 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Pour l'Ete or Lua de Sonhar?

First Pour l'Ete projects furthest (First Pour l'Ete 63/100, Lua de Sonhar 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Pour l'Ete and Lua de Sonhar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peony, Rose and Lily.

Is First Pour l'Ete or Lua de Sonhar better for summer or winter?

First Pour l'Ete suits daytime wear; Lua de Sonhar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Pour l'Ete and Lua de Sonhar?

First Pour l'Ete has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Peony, Aldehydes, Rose and Lily, a base of Amber and Virginia Cedar. Lua de Sonhar has top notes of Passionfruit, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Lemon, heart notes of Peony, Violet, Lily and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.

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