Fracas vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 4 of 7 categories.
FracasChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fracas3/7
First4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- First
- Longevity
- Fracas
- Sillage & projection
- Fracas
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- First
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fracas
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FracasRobert PiguetFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes
Have 71%Had 29%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 hate45%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
4,320 votes
38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
Category winnerFirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFracas
SillageFracas
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
tuberose88%
green77%
floral65%
animalic53%
fruity42%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, green and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris
Base
MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesPeach, Hiacynth, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
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#586
PerfumerGermaine Cellier
Launched—
Reviews313
Overall rank#955
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…
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, Fracas or First?
First takes 4 of 7 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Fracas or First?
Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fracas or First?
Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fracas and First smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Hiacynth, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.
Is Fracas or First better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fracas 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 Fracas and First?
Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. 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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