Fragrance comparison

Mashkoor vs First Love

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 497 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mashkoor

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.3971 votes

Rank #14,092 FloralAlmond

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42%scent match

Some overlap

First Love

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.81426 votes

Rank #5,716 FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mashkoor takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mashkoor
Choose it for a floral and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
First Love
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Mashkoor4/7

First Love3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MashkoorAl Haramain Perfumes

First LoveVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

3.81/ 5 · 426 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerFirst LoveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

27%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

426 votes

Category winnerFirst LoveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMashkoor

SillageMashkoor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMashkoorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

almond92%

woody84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

rose61%

floral100%

amber92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

yellow floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondPoppyMandarin Orange

Heart

White LilyOrchidPeony

Base

Woody NotesRoseHeliotropeMuskYlang-Ylang

Top15-30 mins

OsmanthusPepperMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

OrchidYlang-YlangPeony

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orchid, Peony and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for First Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer42

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night100

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night55

Category winnerMashkoorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex38

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 25%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#5,716

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerFirst LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mashkoor is a floral, almond-sweet scent that can feel a little rough at first, some people get a sharp, generic “perfumey” opening, even a classic barbershop vibe. Give it time on skin and it often turns into a nutty, syrupy almond with peony and creamy white florals over soft woods and musk. It suits gourmand lovers…

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First Love by Van Cleef & Arpels is a soft, comforting floral amber perfume that settles into a powdery, warm cloud. It opens with an initial burst of mandarin orange and a sharp pinch of peppery osmanthus before calming down into velvety orchid, sweet ylang-ylang, and delicate peony blossoms. As the floral bouquet se…

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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, Mashkoor or First Love?

Mashkoor takes 4 of 7 categories. Mashkoor is rated 3.39/5 from 71 votes; First Love is rated 3.81/5 from 426 votes. Choose Mashkoor for a floral and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose First Love for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mashkoor or First Love?

Mashkoor lasts longest (Mashkoor 80/100, First Love 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mashkoor or First Love?

Mashkoor projects furthest (Mashkoor 70/100, First Love 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mashkoor and First Love smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orchid, Peony and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Mashkoor or First Love better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mashkoor is the stronger pick. For winter, First Love is the stronger pick. Mashkoor suits day or night wear; First Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mashkoor and First Love?

Mashkoor has top notes of Almond, Poppy and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of White Lily, Orchid and Peony, a base of Woody Notes, Rose, Heliotrope and Musk. First Love has top notes of Osmanthus, Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Ylang-Ylang and Peony, a base of Amber and Vanilla.