Latte di Cherry vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
10%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 5 of 7 categories.
Latte di CherryChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Latte di Cherry2/7
First5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- First
- Longevity
- Latte di Cherry
- Sillage & projection
- Latte di Cherry
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- First
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Latte di CherryNew NotesFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 858 votes
Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%
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 hate32%Love
31%Like
19%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
503 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
Category winners
LongevityLatte di Cherry
SillageLatte di Cherry
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familysweet100%
fruity92%
cherry84%
vanilla77%
almond69%
nutty61%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match10%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CherryAlmondRed BerriesSweet Orange
Heart
SpicesJasmineYlang-YlangTurkish Rose
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodMuskAmberVetiver
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Category winnerFirstMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,746
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews156
Overall rank#955
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLatte di Cherry opens with a dense cherry and almond pairing that many wearers read as syrupy, boozy, and slightly spiced. It settles into a warmer vanilla, sandalwood, and musk base with a soft floral lift. This is a sweet, dark-leaning gourmand cherry scent with a textured, velvety feel. It suits cooler weather and …
Reviews →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…
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, Latte di Cherry or First?
First takes 5 of 7 categories. Latte di Cherry is rated 3.79/5 from 858 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Latte di Cherry for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Latte di Cherry or First?
Latte di Cherry lasts longest (Latte di Cherry 76/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Latte di Cherry or First?
Latte di Cherry projects furthest (Latte di Cherry 69/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Latte di Cherry and First smell similar?
Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.
Is Latte di Cherry or First better for summer or winter?
For summer, Latte di Cherry is the stronger pick. For winter, Latte di Cherry is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Latte di Cherry and First?
Latte di Cherry has top notes of Cherry, Almond, Red Berries and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Spices, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Turkish Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. 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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