Nonchalance vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 5 of 7 categories.
NonchalanceChoose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nonchalance2/7
First5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- First
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- Nonchalance
- Versatility
- Nonchalance
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NonchalanceNonchalanceFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 186 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
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 hate22%Love
47%Like
8%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate
186 votes
38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
Category winnerFirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNonchalanceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaldehydic100%
fresh92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
woody69%
rose61%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aldehydic, white floral and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesGreen LeavesRaspberry
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineRoseVioletOrris RootGeranium
Base
MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanOakmossCedarAmber
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring77
Summer50
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night51
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Category winnerNonchalanceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,764
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#955
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNonchalance by Nonchalance opens with a bright burst of soapy aldehydes and crisp green leaves, softened slightly by a light touch of raspberry. Created in 1960, this floral aldehyde fragrance shifts into a dense heart dominated by lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, geranium, and powder-rich orris root. As the scent settles…
Reviews →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…
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, Nonchalance or First?
First takes 5 of 7 categories. Nonchalance is rated 3.65/5 from 186 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Nonchalance for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Nonchalance or First?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Nonchalance 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nonchalance or First?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Nonchalance 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nonchalance and First smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.
Is Nonchalance or First better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nonchalance is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. Nonchalance suits daytime wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nonchalance and First?
Nonchalance has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Leaves and Raspberry, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss. 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.
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