Fragrance comparison

Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist vs First

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 3,626 ratings analysed

Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist

Chanel

4.04143 votes

Rank #34,700 White FloralCitrus

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23%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #927 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 6 of 8 categories.

Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist2/8

First6/8

Ratings & consensus: First
Community sentiment: Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist
Longevity: First
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: First
Versatility: Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist
Note pyramid (duration): First
Fragranxe ranking: First

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gabrielle Chanel Hair MistChanel

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 82%Had 18%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 hate

38%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

Category winnerGabrielle Chanel Hair MistMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value59

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

musky74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-25 mins

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineTuberosePearPink PepperLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodCashmeranOrris

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall87

Winter63

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Category winnerGabrielle Chanel Hair MistMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 19%Party 8%

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,700

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#927

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist delivers a luminous halo of sunlit white florals and sparkling fruit. The opening releases a crisp splash of tart grapefruit and sweet mandarin orange, backed by a hint of tangy black currant. Within minutes, the zesty edge softens into radiant orange blossom, creamy jasmine, and gentle tube…

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist or First?

First takes 6 of 8 categories. Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist is rated 4.04/5 from 143 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist or First?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist or First?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist and First smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist or First better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist suits daytime wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist and First?

Gabrielle Chanel Hair Mist has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Tuberose and Pear, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Orris. 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.