Fragrance comparison

Mandarin Peony vs First Pour l'Ete

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

Mandarin Peony

Tulip

3.8312 votes

Rank #49,452 CitrusFloral

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61%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

First Pour l'Ete

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.1724 votes

Rank #20,571 FreshFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Pour l'Ete takes 5 of 6 categories.

Mandarin Peony
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Pour l'Ete
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mandarin Peony1/6

First Pour l'Ete5/6

Ratings & consensus: First Pour l'Ete
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First Pour l'Ete
Sillage & projection: First Pour l'Ete
Value for money: Mandarin Peony
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): First Pour l'Ete
Fragranxe ranking: First Pour l'Ete

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarin PeonyTulip

First Pour l'EteVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

4.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

Category winnerFirst Pour l'EteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFirst Pour l'Ete

SillageFirst Pour l'Ete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMandarin PeonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral86%

amber72%

fresh58%

rose44%

fruity30%

fresh100%

floral92%

rose84%

aldehydic77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both floral, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Peony

Heart2-3 hrs

Mandarin OrangeFruity Notes

Base4-5 hrs

AmberRose

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyAldehydesRoseLily

Base4-6 hrs

AmberVirginia Cedar

Category winnerFirst Pour l'EteLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer67

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 17%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 18%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,452

PerfumerVictoria England

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFirst Pour l'EteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tulip Mandarin Peony gives you a crisp, cheerful wash of petals and juicy fruit. It opens with ruffled pink peony blossoms and bright mandarin orange. You get immediate sweetness without sticky syrup. Within twenty minutes, soft orchard fruit notes and velvety rose surface on skin. It is clean, friendly, and unpretent…

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Van Cleef & Arpels First Pour l'Ete opens with a zesty sparkle of mandarin orange and tart cassis, instantly introducing an airy, sunny mood. As the initial brightness settles, the scent reveals a clean floral heart featuring fresh peony, dewy rose, and classic soapy aldehydes. A delicate touch of lily adds garden fre…

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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, Mandarin Peony or First Pour l'Ete?

First Pour l'Ete takes 5 of 6 categories. Mandarin Peony is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; First Pour l'Ete is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes. Choose Mandarin Peony for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Pour l'Ete for a fresh and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin Peony or First Pour l'Ete?

First Pour l'Ete lasts longest (First Pour l'Ete 60/100, Mandarin Peony 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin Peony or First Pour l'Ete?

First Pour l'Ete projects furthest (First Pour l'Ete 63/100, Mandarin Peony 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin Peony and First Pour l'Ete smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Peony, Mandarin Orange, Amber and Rose.

Is Mandarin Peony or First Pour l'Ete better for summer or winter?

Mandarin Peony suits daytime wear; First Pour l'Ete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarin Peony and First Pour l'Ete?

Mandarin Peony has top notes of Peony, heart notes of Mandarin Orange and Fruity Notes, a base of Amber and Rose. First Pour l'Ete has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Peony, Aldehydes, Rose and Lily, a base of Amber and Virginia Cedar.