Fragrance comparison

Gianni vs First

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 3,810 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gianni

Versace

4.25327 votes

Rank #23,989 AmberWarm Spicy

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24%scent match

Clearly different

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #909 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gianni takes 5 of 8 categories.

Gianni
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gianni5/8

First3/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GianniVersace

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 327 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 37%

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerGianniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

327 votes

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

Category winnerGianniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGianni

SillageGianni

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value59

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationTuberoseNarcissusGardeniaOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

OakmossBenzoinMyrrhIncenseAmberSandalwoodLeatherPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Category winnerGianniLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Category winnerFirstMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex34

Women64

Date 38%Party 32%Work 16%Casual 14%

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#23,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#909

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gianni Versace by Versace is a fearless 1981 vintage chypre that refuses to whisper. Do not expect modern sugar. Instead, the first blast hits with brisk aldehydes, sharp bergamot, and pungent dry spices that crackle across the air. As the initial sharpness calms, deep carnation and velvety tuberose merge into a dense…

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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, Gianni or First?

Gianni takes 5 of 8 categories. Gianni is rated 4.25/5 from 327 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Gianni for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gianni or First?

Gianni lasts longest (Gianni 80/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gianni or First?

Gianni projects furthest (Gianni 74/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gianni and First smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Tuberose.

Is Gianni or First better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gianni is the stronger pick. For winter, Gianni is the stronger pick. Gianni suits evening wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gianni and First?

Gianni has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Narcissus and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Myrrh and Incense. 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.