Fragrance comparison

First Pour l'Ete vs No. 8

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

First Pour l'Ete

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.1724 votes

Rank #22,820 FreshFloral

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63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

No. 8

Sense Dubai

4.1811 votes

Rank #51,145 FreshFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 8 takes 3 of 5 categories.

First Pour l'Ete
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 8
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First Pour l'Ete2/5

No. 83/5

Ratings & consensus: First Pour l'Ete
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 8
Sillage & projection: No. 8
Value for money: No. 8
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

No. 8Sense Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

45%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNo. 8

SillageNo. 8

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNo. 8Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

floral92%

rose84%

aldehydic77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

fresh100%

floral92%

white floral84%

musky77%

fruity69%

rose61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both fresh, floral and rose

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

Pink GrapefruitCassisMandarin Orange

Heart

LitchiPeonyLilyRose

Base

MuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cassis, Peony and Rose. 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

Summer75

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night25

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#22,820

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#51,145

PerfumerNot listed

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…

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No. 8 by Sense Dubai offers a crisp, refreshing escape from heavy, resinous Middle Eastern blends. Launched in 2015, this unisex fragrance balances bright citrus top notes with a soft, clean floral heart and a warm amber musk base. It provides an airy, uplifting scent bubble that feels right at home during warm spring…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First Pour l'Ete or No. 8?

No. 8 takes 3 of 5 categories. First Pour l'Ete is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes; No. 8 is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes. Choose First Pour l'Ete for a fresh and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 8 for a fresh and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Pour l'Ete or No. 8?

No. 8 lasts longest (No. 8 87/100, First Pour l'Ete 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Pour l'Ete or No. 8?

No. 8 projects furthest (No. 8 69/100, First Pour l'Ete 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Pour l'Ete and No. 8 smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, floral and rose accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Peony and Rose.

Is First Pour l'Ete or No. 8 better for summer or winter?

First Pour l'Ete suits daytime wear; No. 8 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Pour l'Ete and No. 8?

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. No. 8 has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Cassis and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Litchi, Peony, Lily and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber.