Fragrance comparison

Me First vs Almas

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 203 ratings analysed

Me First

Carolina Herrera

3.8335 votes

Rank #38,067 WoodyWarm Spicy

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60%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Almas

Boadicea the Victorious

4.27168 votes

Rank #4,004 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Almas takes 5 of 7 categories.

Me First
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Almas
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Me First2/7

Almas5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Me FirstCarolina Herrera

AlmasBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerAlmasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

31%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

35 votes

57%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerAlmasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAlmas

SillageAlmas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value23

Category winnerMe FirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy90%

rose80%

fruity70%

tropical60%

aromatic50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

oud69%

fruity61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Litchi

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseCardamom

Base6-8 hrs

CedarSandalwood

Top

PineappleSaffronCorianderCardamomCassisArtemisia

Heart

Turkish RoseIndian JasmineGeraniumNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SuedeSandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaWhite MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Cardamom, Cedar and Sandalwood. 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

Fall64

Winter82

Day100

Night43

Spring62

Summer35

Fall79

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerMe FirstMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex12

Women71

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

Men27

Unisex65

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,067

PerfumerCaroline Dumur, Dominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#4,004

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerAlmasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Almas opens with a sharp burst of tart pineapple cut by bitter artemisia and herbal coriander. Spicy saffron and warm cardamom immediately follow, balancing the fruity top before the floral heart unfolds. Turkish rose and Indian jasmine take center stage during the middle hours, adding a rich, velvety body that preven…

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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, Me First or Almas?

Almas takes 5 of 7 categories. Me First is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes; Almas is rated 4.27/5 from 168 votes. Choose Me First for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Almas for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Me First or Almas?

Almas lasts longest (Almas 87/100, Me First 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Me First or Almas?

Almas projects furthest (Almas 76/100, Me First 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Me First and Almas smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Cardamom, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Me First or Almas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Me First is the stronger pick. For winter, Almas is the stronger pick. Me First suits daytime wear; Almas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Me First and Almas?

Me First has top notes of Litchi, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Cardamom, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Almas has top notes of Pineapple, Saffron, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Indian Jasmine, Geranium and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Suede, Sandalwood and Amber.