Fragrance comparison

Me First vs Oud Du Futur IV

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

Me First

Carolina Herrera

3.8335 votes

Rank #38,067 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Du Futur IV

Bella Bellissima

5.001 votes

Rank #44,740 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Me First
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oud Du Futur IV
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Me First2/4

Oud Du Futur IV2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Du Futur IV
Sillage & projection: Oud Du Futur IV
Value for money: Me First
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

Me FirstCarolina Herrera

Oud Du Futur IVBella Bellissima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityOud Du Futur IV

SillageOud Du Futur IV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMe FirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy90%

rose80%

fruity70%

tropical60%

aromatic50%

warm spicy100%

oud90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

woody60%

rose50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody 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

CardamomPink PepperBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

Indian OudGeraniumSaffronTurkish RoseHeliotropePatchouliLeatherJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmberStyraxCedarMoss

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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex12

Women71

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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#44,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMe FirstHigher 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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Oud Du Futur IV by Bella Bellissima delivers a bold, medicinal hit of Indian oud softened by jammy Turkish rose and warm cardamom. Built for cold November nights, this dense perfume hugs the skin with leather and cedarwood. It is a dry, resinous option for collectors who want a heavy, unsweetened oud profile.

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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 Oud Du Futur IV?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Me First is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes; Oud Du Futur IV is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Me First for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oud Du Futur IV for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Me First or Oud Du Futur IV?

Oud Du Futur IV lasts longest (Oud Du Futur IV 80/100, Me First 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Me First or Oud Du Futur IV?

Oud Du Futur IV projects furthest (Oud Du Futur IV 83/100, Me First 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Me First and Oud Du Futur IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Cardamom, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Me First or Oud Du Futur IV better for summer or winter?

Me First suits daytime wear; Oud Du Futur IV suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Me First and Oud Du Futur IV?

Me First has top notes of Litchi, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Cardamom, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Oud Du Futur IV has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Indian Oud, Geranium, Saffron and Turkish Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Styrax and Cedar.