Fragrance comparison

Mini Happy vs First

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,493 ratings analysed

Mini Happy

Ulric de Varens · 2012

3.7010 votes

Rank #47,062 FruityFloral

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32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #911 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 5 of 6 categories.

Mini Happy
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mini Happy1/6

First5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini HappyUlric de Varens

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 33%

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerFirstRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value59

Category winnerMini HappyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral90%

sweet80%

white floral70%

citrus60%

musky50%

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryMandarinBlack CurrantHazelnut

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineFreesiaPeach

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall40

Winter80

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 42%Work 26%Date 19%Party 14%

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2012

Reviews3

Overall rank#911

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Mini Happy opens with a bright splash of tangy black currant, juicy mandarin, and sweet raspberry. A tiny hint of hazelnut shows up early, keeping the sweet berries from smelling like cheap candy syrup. As the citrus sparkle settles, soft freesia, clean jasmine, and velvety peach take over the heart. T…

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First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…

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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, Mini Happy or First?

First takes 5 of 6 categories. Mini Happy is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Mini Happy for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Happy or First?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Mini Happy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Happy or First?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Mini Happy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Happy and First smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Black Currant, Jasmine and Peach.

Is Mini Happy or First better for summer or winter?

Mini Happy suits daytime wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Happy and First?

Mini Happy has top notes of Raspberry, Mandarin, Black Currant and Hazelnut, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia and Peach, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber.