Megara vs First Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Parfum takes 5 of 6 categories.
MegaraChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
First ParfumChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Megara1/6
First Parfum5/6
- Ratings & consensus
- First Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- First Parfum
- Value for money
- Megara
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First Parfum
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MegaraLe GalionFirst ParfumVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 44%Had 20%Want 36%
4.22/ 5 · 298 votes
Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%
Category winnerFirst ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
47%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
298 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Parfum
SillageFirst Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMegaraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
green77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
floral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
sweet77%
musky69%
animalic61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
HyacinthAldehydesBergamotPeachRaspberry
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseHoneyOrchidOrris
Base3 to 6 hours
OakmossMuskSandalwoodCedarAmbergris
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantBergamotRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
HyacinthTurkish RoseCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineTuberoseOrris RootOrchid
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetHoneyMossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVanilla
Category winnerFirst ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer63
Fall75
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Spring86
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day73
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,329
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#4,348
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerFirst ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMegara by Le Galion is a vintage floral perfume launched in 1978. It opens with a crisp burst of aldehydes, bitter-edged bergamot, and spring-like hyacinth, softened slightly by subtle hints of peach and raspberry. As the opening sparkle settles, a dense bouquet of jasmine, gardenia, rose, and lily-of-the-valley takes…
Reviews →First Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a crisp rush of aldehydes alongside sweet peach and tangy black currant, creating a bright fizz that immediately recalls luxury French bath soap. As it warms on the skin, a rich floral heart takes over, mingling velvety Turkish rose, night-blooming jasmine, and earthy hyac…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Megara or First Parfum?
First Parfum takes 5 of 6 categories. Megara is rated 4.27/5 from 22 votes; First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes. Choose Megara for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Megara or First Parfum?
First Parfum lasts longest (First Parfum 73/100, Megara 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Megara or First Parfum?
Projection is very close: First Parfum 65/100, Megara 63/100 for sillage.
Do Megara and First Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Peach.
Is Megara or First Parfum better for summer or winter?
Megara suits day or night wear; First Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Megara and First Parfum?
Megara has top notes of Hyacinth, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. First Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Turkish Rose, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Honey, Moss and Sandalwood.
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