Fragrance comparison

Jade Petals vs First

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,526 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jade Petals

Mith

4.2343 votes

Rank #6,747 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #954 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jade Petals takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jade Petals
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jade Petals4/7

First3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jade PetalsMith

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 48%

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerJade PetalsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

Category winnerJade PetalsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value59

Category winnerJade PetalsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

green77%

musky69%

yellow floral61%

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, green and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Nashi PearPeachBlack CurrantLinen

Heart

MagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaNarcissusWhite Lily

Base

MuskOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPeach, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Narcissus. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall50

Winter23

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Category winnerJade PetalsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex41

Women59

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,747

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#954

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jade Petals is a light, airy white floral with juicy pear and peach up top, then a soft bouquet of magnolia, freesia, lily and musk. It stays clean, semi-sweet and gently green rather than dense or heady. This suits someone who wants an easy daytime scent for warm weather, especially if heavy white florals usually fee…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jade Petals or First?

Jade Petals takes 4 of 7 categories. Jade Petals is rated 4.23/5 from 43 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Jade Petals for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jade Petals or First?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Jade Petals 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jade Petals or First?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Jade Petals 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jade Petals and First smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Narcissus.

Is Jade Petals or First better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jade Petals and First?

Jade Petals has top notes of Nashi Pear, Peach, Black Currant and Linen, heart notes of Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Narcissus, a base of Musk and Oakmoss. 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.