Fragrance comparison

Milano Collection 2016 vs First Love

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Milano Collection 2016

Kanebo

3.502 votes

Rank #63,044 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

First Love

Rasasi

3.789 votes

Rank #55,175 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Love takes 4 of 4 categories.

Milano Collection 2016
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Love
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Milano Collection 20160/4

First Love4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Milano Collection 2016Kanebo

First LoveRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 12%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

22%Love

44%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFirst Love

SillageFirst Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value58

Category winnerFirst LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

iris77%

musky69%

rose61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

iris77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both powdery, woody and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseJasmineIrisWhite MuskAmberWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MarigoldRoseBlack CurrantJasmine

Heart

IrisPlumAfrican Orange FlowerPatchouliWoodsy Notes

Base

MuskSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Iris and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter75

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFirst LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kanebo Milano Collection 2016 is a limited-edition floral woody musk designed for women. The perfume opens with a delicate rose note, moving into a soft heart of iris and jasmine. It settles into a base of clean white musk and warm amber. This fragrance is ideal for spring days and cozy indoor settings.

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First Love by Rasasi offers a floral woody musk profile designed for women. It opens with bright marigold and black currant, softening into a powdery iris and plum middle. The base provides a grounded finish with notes of Virginia cedar, sandalwood, and musk. This composition suits those who enjoy a subtle, powdery fl…

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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, Milano Collection 2016 or First Love?

First Love takes 4 of 4 categories. Milano Collection 2016 is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; First Love is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Milano Collection 2016 for a powdery and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Love for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Milano Collection 2016 or First Love?

First Love lasts longest (First Love 63/100, Milano Collection 2016 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Milano Collection 2016 or First Love?

First Love projects furthest (First Love 66/100, Milano Collection 2016 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Milano Collection 2016 and First Love smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and iris accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Iris and Amber.

Is Milano Collection 2016 or First Love better for summer or winter?

Milano Collection 2016 suits daytime wear; First Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Milano Collection 2016 and First Love?

Milano Collection 2016 features Rose, Jasmine, Iris, White Musk and Amber. First Love has top notes of Marigold, Rose, Black Currant and Jasmine, heart notes of Iris, Plum, African Orange Flower and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber.