Fragrance comparison

Madly in Love vs Me First

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Madly in Love

Sawalef

5.002 votes

Rank #41,675 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Me First

Carolina Herrera

3.8335 votes

Rank #38,067 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madly in Love takes 3 of 4 categories.

Madly in Love
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Me First
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Madly in Love3/4

Me First1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Madly in Love
Sillage & projection: Madly in Love
Value for money: Madly in Love
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Me First

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Madly in LoveSawalef

Me FirstCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

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

37%Love

31%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMadly in Love

SillageMadly in Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMadly in LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

rose80%

fruity70%

tropical60%

aromatic50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotLitchiNutmeg

Heart

Turkish RoseVanillaIncenseSandalwoodMusk

Base

Haitian VetiverBenzoinCedarAmber

Top20-30 mins

Litchi

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseCardamom

Base6-8 hrs

CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Turkish Rose, Sandalwood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Me First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall64

Winter82

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men18

Unisex12

Women71

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 22%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,067

PerfumerCaroline Dumur, Dominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMe FirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Madly in Love by Sawalef opens with a bright, juicy blackcurrant and citrus lift, then settles into a sweet rose and vanilla heart with a smoky incense edge. As it dries down, woody amber, benzoin and vetiver give it warmth and depth. It reads modern, noticeable, and on many skins can feel more “dressed up” than casua…

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Carolina Herrera Me First brings a bold clash of sweet fruit, crisp spice, and dry timber. The spray opens with juicy litchi that feels bright, dewy, and lightly tropical. Within twenty minutes, a crimson Turkish rose blooms alongside crushed green cardamom, cutting through the sweetness with peppery warmth. The drydo…

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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, Madly in Love or Me First?

Madly in Love takes 3 of 4 categories. Madly in Love is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Me First is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes. Choose Madly in Love for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Me First for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madly in Love or Me First?

Madly in Love lasts longest (Madly in Love 100/100, Me First 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madly in Love or Me First?

Madly in Love projects furthest (Madly in Love 88/100, Me First 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madly in Love and Me First smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Litchi, Turkish Rose, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Madly in Love or Me First better for summer or winter?

Madly in Love suits day or night wear; Me First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madly in Love and Me First?

Madly in Love has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Litchi and Nutmeg, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Vanilla, Incense and Sandalwood, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Benzoin, Cedar and Amber. Me First has top notes of Litchi, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Cardamom, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood.