Gaby vs First Eau de Parfum Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Van Cleef & Arpels
Rank #12,134 CitrusPowdery
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Eau de Parfum Intense takes 6 of 8 categories.
GabyChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
First Eau de Parfum IntenseChoose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gaby2/8
First Eau de Parfum Intense6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Community sentiment
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Longevity
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Sillage & projection
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Value for money
- Gaby
- Versatility
- Gaby
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GabyParis ElyseesFirst Eau de Parfum IntenseVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%
4.05/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 27%Had 10%Want 62%
Category winnerFirst Eau de Parfum IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
23%Dislike
2%Hate
92 votes
41%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
85 votes
Category winnerFirst Eau de Parfum IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Eau de Parfum Intense
SillageFirst Eau de Parfum Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGabyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
white floral84%
yellow floral77%
vanilla69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
powdery92%
floral84%
white floral77%
iris69%
sweet61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
MimosaMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
Jasmine
Base4 to 6 hours
SandalowoodVanilla
Top15-30 mins
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineIrisMimosaFrangipani
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaPraline
Category winnerFirst Eau de Parfum IntenseLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring72
Summer43
Fall100
Winter94
Day65
Night100
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night80
Category winnerGabyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,161
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#12,134
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerFirst Eau de Parfum IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGaby by Paris Elysees is an oriental floral fragrance for women that originally arrived in 1992. It opens with an unmistakable pairing of fluffy, powdery mimosa and bright mandarin orange. That initial citrus sparkle softens quickly into a clean, traditional jasmine heart, balancing floral sweetness with a crisp edge …
Reviews →Van Cleef & Arpels First Eau de Parfum Intense delivers a grand, enveloping floral experience built around rich contrast and serious staying power. It kicks off with a sparkling splash of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before melting into a luxurious floral core. Creamy jasmine, velvety iris, s…
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, Gaby or First Eau de Parfum Intense?
First Eau de Parfum Intense takes 6 of 8 categories. Gaby is rated 3.72/5 from 92 votes; First Eau de Parfum Intense is rated 4.05/5 from 85 votes. Choose Gaby for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose First Eau de Parfum Intense for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gaby or First Eau de Parfum Intense?
First Eau de Parfum Intense lasts longest (First Eau de Parfum Intense 77/100, Gaby 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gaby or First Eau de Parfum Intense?
First Eau de Parfum Intense projects furthest (First Eau de Parfum Intense 74/100, Gaby 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gaby and First Eau de Parfum Intense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Vanilla.
Is Gaby or First Eau de Parfum Intense better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gaby is the stronger pick. For winter, Gaby is the stronger pick. Gaby suits evening wear; First Eau de Parfum Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gaby and First Eau de Parfum Intense?
Gaby has top notes of Mimosa and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandalowood and Vanilla. First Eau de Parfum Intense has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Mimosa and Frangipani, a base of Vanilla and Praline.
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