Fragrance comparison

His My First vs Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

4 wins

His My First

Leesh Fragrances

5.002 votes

Rank #50,147 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume

Pierre Balmain

4.005 votes

Rank #54,926 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

His My First takes 4 of 4 categories.

His My First
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

His My First4/4

Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: His My First
Sillage & projection: His My First
Value for money: His My First
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: His My First

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

His My FirstLeesh Fragrances

Vetiver 1974 Hair PerfumePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHis My First

SillageHis My First

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHis My FirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber88%

citrus77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

warm spicy42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

green61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black PepperBergamotAmberCedarwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black PepperGrapefruitOrange OilBergamotRhubarbelemi

Heart

Lily of the ValleyPatchouliGeraniumRose

Base

CedarwoodVanillaVetiverAmberGuaiac WoodBalsamic Notes

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Amber and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for His My First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 22%Party 14%

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,926

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHis My FirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

His My First by Leesh Fragrances offers a dependable blend of snappy black pepper, bright bergamot, dry cedarwood, and resinous amber. It is built for everyday versatility. You get a sharp, zesty burst right out of the nozzle that settles into a grounded, woody warmth within twenty minutes. This scent works reliably f…

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Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume by Pierre Balmain offers a refined aromatic and woody profile designed for daily wear. This unisex creation blends sharp black pepper and zesty grapefruit with a grounding base of vetiver and cedarwood. It provides a subtle, sophisticated scent presence that enhances your natural movement, id…

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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, His My First or Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume?

His My First takes 4 of 4 categories. His My First is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose His My First for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, His My First or Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume?

His My First lasts longest (His My First 80/100, Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, His My First or Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume?

His My First projects furthest (His My First 75/100, Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do His My First and Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Amber and Cedarwood.

Is His My First or Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume better for summer or winter?

His My First suits daytime wear; Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in His My First and Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume?

His My First features Black Pepper, Bergamot, Amber and Cedarwood. Vetiver 1974 Hair Perfume has top notes of Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Orange Oil and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Patchouli, Geranium and Rose, a base of Cedarwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber.