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Glory vs First

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

Updated 3,503 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 6 of 6 categories.

  • Glory

    Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • First

    Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Glory0/6
First6/6
Ratings & consensus
First
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
First
Sillage & projection
First
Value for money
First
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
First
Fragranxe ranking
First

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
GloryMaori Collection
FirstVan Cleef & Arpels
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.45/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 44%Had 13%Want 44%
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
5%Love
60%Like
15%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

3,483 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage34
♥ Love / hate61
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value35
¤ Price value59
Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
iris69%
floral61%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
StrawberryRaspberryBergamotPeachLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
Tuscan IrisOrris RootMagnoliaMuskLily-of-the-Valley
Base2 to 3 hours
AmberVanillaSandalwoodCedar
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
Spring89
Summer100
Fall44
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
Men2
Unisex12
Women86
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#934

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Glory by Maori Collection opens with a bright splash of tart raspberry, sweet strawberry, juicy peach, and brisk bergamot. The lively berry opening quickly shifts into a soft, powdery heart where Tuscan iris and orris root meet delicate magnolia and crisp lily-of-the-valley. As the initial fruitiness settles, a clean …

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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, Glory or First?

First takes 6 of 6 categories. Glory is rated 3.45/5 from 20 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Glory for a fruity and powdery character. Best in summer, 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, Glory or First?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Glory 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Glory or First?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Glory 34/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Glory and First smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Peach and Orris Root.

Is Glory or First better for summer or winter?

Glory suits daytime wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Glory and First?

Glory has top notes of Strawberry, Raspberry, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Tuscan Iris, Orris Root, Magnolia and Musk, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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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