Fragrance comparison

L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 vs First

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 3,510 ratings analysed

L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2

Rasasi

3.6727 votes

Rank #28,218 White FloralFruity

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24%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #912 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Incontournable Blue Lady 22/7

First5/7

Ratings & consensus: First
Community sentiment: First
Longevity: First
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2
Versatility: L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: First

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2Rasasi

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 32%Had 26%Want 42%

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

15%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

Category winnerFirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value59

Category winnerL'Incontournable Blue Lady 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

ozonic61%

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

Notes

Violet LeavesMuskPeachPlumTuberoseVanillaAmberJasmineSandalwoodYlang-YlangOrange BlossomNarcissus

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMusk, Peach, Tuberose and Amber. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Category winnerL'Incontournable Blue Lady 2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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#28,218

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#912

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 by Rasasi offers a floral-forward profile centered on white blossoms and soft fruit. This scent feels clean and approachable, making it a reliable choice for daily wear. It relies on a blend of jasmine and tuberose that settles into a musky, powdery base, ideal for those seeking a formal b…

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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, L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 or First?

First takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 is rated 3.67/5 from 27 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 or First?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 or First?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 and First smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Musk, Peach, Tuberose and Amber.

Is L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 or First better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 is the stronger pick. L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 suits daytime wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 and First?

L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 features Violet Leaves, Musk, Peach, Plum and Tuberose. 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.