La Fleur du Mexique vs First Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
La Fleur du MexiqueChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
First ParfumChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
La Fleur du Mexique2/5
First Parfum2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- La Fleur du Mexique
- Value for money
- La Fleur du Mexique
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First Parfum
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La Fleur du MexiqueIDEO ParfumeursFirst ParfumVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
4.22/ 5 · 298 votes
Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
47%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
298 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageLa Fleur du Mexique
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLa Fleur du MexiqueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
floral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
sweet77%
musky69%
animalic61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
HyacinthBergamotOrange Blossom
Heart3 to 5 hours
TuberoseJasmineJuniperOsmanthusCarnation
Base5 to 8 hours
AmberSandalwoodVetiverMusk
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantBergamotRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
HyacinthTurkish RoseCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineTuberoseOrris RootOrchid
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetHoneyMossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVanilla
Category winnerFirst ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring86
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day73
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#68,204
PerfumerLudmila Bitar
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,354
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerFirst ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLa Fleur du Mexique by IDEO Parfumeurs is a bold white floral perfume grounded in a substantial woody base. It opens with the crisp green bite of hyacinth and bright bergamot, softened by sweet orange blossom. The heart belongs to a prominent tuberose, enriched by creamy jasmine, peppery carnation, and the dry, pine-t…
Reviews →First Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a crisp rush of aldehydes alongside sweet peach and tangy black currant, creating a bright fizz that immediately recalls luxury French bath soap. As it warms on the skin, a rich floral heart takes over, mingling velvety Turkish rose, night-blooming jasmine, and earthy hyac…
Reviews →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, La Fleur du Mexique or First Parfum?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. La Fleur du Mexique is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes. Choose La Fleur du Mexique for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, La Fleur du Mexique or First Parfum?
They last about the same: La Fleur du Mexique 73/100, First Parfum 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, La Fleur du Mexique or First Parfum?
La Fleur du Mexique projects furthest (La Fleur du Mexique 69/100, First Parfum 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Fleur du Mexique and First Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Bergamot, Tuberose and Jasmine.
Is La Fleur du Mexique or First Parfum better for summer or winter?
La Fleur du Mexique suits day or night wear; First Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Fleur du Mexique and First Parfum?
La Fleur du Mexique has top notes of Hyacinth, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Juniper and Osmanthus, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. First Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Turkish Rose, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Honey, Moss and Sandalwood.
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