Fragrance comparison

Néroli Amara vs First Lady

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,130 ratings analysed

3 wins

Néroli Amara

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.282,107 votes

Rank #1,543 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

First Lady

Judith Williams

3.4323 votes

Rank #24,676 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Néroli Amara takes 3 of 4 categories.

Néroli Amara
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Lady
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Néroli Amara3/4

First Lady1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Néroli AmaraVan Cleef & Arpels

First LadyJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 2,107 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 84%

Category winnerNéroli AmaraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

2,107 votes

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFirst Lady

SillageNéroli Amara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

sweet44%

fresh30%

sweet100%

citrus92%

woody84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

caramel61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeItalian LemonPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCypressPearBlack Pepper

Base6-8+ hrs

NeroliWhite Musk

Top

Brazilian OrangePomegranateMandarin OrangeCinnamonPearItalian LemonMelon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base

CaramelCoconutApricotMuskHaitian VetiverOrris RootVanillaOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Italian Lemon, Orange Blossom and Pear. Durations are only published for Néroli Amara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night21

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex41

Women56

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,543

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews114

Overall rank#24,676

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNéroli AmaraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Cleef & Arpels Néroli Amara delivers a vibrant, sunshine-soaked blend of sparkling citrus and lush white flowers. From the first spray, Italian lemon, mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot create an invigorating splash that feels clean, refreshing, and bright. As the initial zest settles, green cypress and sweet ora…

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First Lady by Judith Williams opens with a bright splash of Brazilian orange and pomegranate, settling into a heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. The fragrance finds its warmth in a gourmand base of caramel, coconut, and vanilla. It is a floral-oriental composition suited for cool spring evenings or casual autumn days, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Néroli Amara or First Lady?

Néroli Amara takes 3 of 4 categories. Néroli Amara is rated 4.28/5 from 2,107 votes; First Lady is rated 3.43/5 from 23 votes. Choose Néroli Amara for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Lady for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Néroli Amara or First Lady?

First Lady lasts longest (First Lady 66/100, Néroli Amara 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Néroli Amara or First Lady?

Projection is very close: Néroli Amara 56/100, First Lady 54/100 for sillage.

Do Néroli Amara and First Lady smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Italian Lemon, Orange Blossom and Pear.

Is Néroli Amara or First Lady better for summer or winter?

Néroli Amara suits daytime wear; First Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Néroli Amara and First Lady?

Néroli Amara has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Italian Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cypress, Pear and Black Pepper, a base of Neroli and White Musk. First Lady has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Pomegranate, Mandarin Orange and Cinnamon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Caramel, Coconut, Apricot and Musk.