Fleurs d'Orlane vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 6 of 7 categories.
Fleurs d'OrlaneChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fleurs d'Orlane1/7
First6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- Fleurs d'Orlane
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- First
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fleurs d'OrlaneOrlaneFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 335 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerFirstRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
47%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
314 votes
38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
Category winnerFleurs d'OrlaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
yellow floral77%
green69%
sweet61%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both floral, white floral and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange BlossomGreen NotesWater HyacinthPeachClovesMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange
Heart
NarcissusLilyCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseWhite FlowersOrchid
Base
HoneyPowdery NotesMuskAmberBenzoinSandalwoodStyraxCedar
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Narcissus. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter34
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Category winnerFirstMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,538
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews57
Overall rank#955
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFleurs d'Orlane is a bold 1980s floral green fragrance built around orange blossom, hyacinth, lily, narcissus and honeyed powder. Reviews point to a scent that can feel bright, brassy and very floral, with enough green bite to stop the sweetness from turning syrupy. It suits vintage floral lovers best, especially thos…
Reviews →First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…
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, Fleurs d'Orlane or First?
First takes 6 of 7 categories. Fleurs d'Orlane is rated 3.81/5 from 335 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Fleurs d'Orlane for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Fleurs d'Orlane or First?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Fleurs d'Orlane 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fleurs d'Orlane or First?
Projection is very close: First 64/100, Fleurs d'Orlane 63/100 for sillage.
Do Fleurs d'Orlane and First smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Narcissus.
Is Fleurs d'Orlane or First better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fleurs d'Orlane is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fleurs d'Orlane and First?
Fleurs d'Orlane has top notes of Orange Blossom, Green Notes, Water Hyacinth and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Honey, Powdery Notes, Musk and Amber. First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber.
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