Fragrance comparison

First Pour l'Ete vs Washington Ave

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

3 wins

First Pour l'Ete

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.1724 votes

Rank #22,664 FreshFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Washington Ave

Ainash Parfums

4.006 votes

Rank #41,975 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Pour l'Ete takes 3 of 4 categories.

First Pour l'Ete
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Washington Ave
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

First Pour l'Ete3/4

Washington Ave1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First Pour l'Ete
Sillage & projection: First Pour l'Ete
Value for money: Washington Ave
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

Washington AveAinash Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFirst Pour l'Ete

SillageFirst Pour l'Ete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerWashington AveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

floral92%

rose84%

aldehydic77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

floral84%

fruity77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh, floral and white floral

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

LitchiCassisMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyPeonyJasmine

Base

AmbroxanPralineVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cassis, Peony 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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#41,975

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Washington Ave opens with a bright lychee, cassis, and mandarin sparkle, then settles into a soft floral heart of peony, lily, and jasmine. Underneath, ambroxan, vanilla, praline, and musk give it a smooth, slightly sweet finish. It reads as a polished fruity floral with a clean musky glow. Community feedback consiste…

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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 Washington Ave?

First Pour l'Ete takes 3 of 4 categories. First Pour l'Ete is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes; Washington Ave is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose First Pour l'Ete for a fresh and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Washington Ave for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, First Pour l'Ete or Washington Ave?

They last about the same: First Pour l'Ete 60/100, Washington Ave 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, First Pour l'Ete or Washington Ave?

First Pour l'Ete projects furthest (First Pour l'Ete 63/100, Washington Ave 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Pour l'Ete and Washington Ave smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Peony and Lily.

Is First Pour l'Ete or Washington Ave better for summer or winter?

First Pour l'Ete suits daytime wear; Washington Ave suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Pour l'Ete and Washington Ave?

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. Washington Ave has top notes of Litchi, Cassis and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Ambroxan, Praline, Vanilla and Musk.