Fragrance comparison

Only Love vs First Lady

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

Only Love

Pascal Morabito

3.7311 votes

Rank #61,301 FruityPatchouli

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52%scent match

Some overlap

First Lady

Judith Williams

3.4323 votes

Rank #24,676 SweetCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Only Love
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Lady
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Only Love2/4

First Lady2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Only LovePascal Morabito

First LadyJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

3.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 84%

Category winnerOnly LoveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

36%Like

27%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityOnly Love

SillageFirst Lady

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

amber69%

woody61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

woody84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

caramel61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

FruitsJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliAmberOakmossVanillaCaramel

Top

Brazilian OrangePomegranateMandarin OrangeCinnamonPearItalian LemonMelon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base

CaramelCoconutApricotMuskHaitian VetiverOrris RootVanillaOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Oakmoss. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,676

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerFirst LadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Only Love opens with a burst of mandarin orange and sweet citrus that hits with bright energy. As the initial spray settles, orange blossom and white jasmine bring a clean floral weight to the heart. The base shifts rapidly toward dark patchouli, thick caramel, and warm amber, anchoring the sweet fruitiness. Oakmoss a…

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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, Only Love or First Lady?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Only Love is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; First Lady is rated 3.43/5 from 23 votes. Choose Only Love for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Lady for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Only Love or First Lady?

Only Love lasts longest (Only Love 76/100, First Lady 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Only Love or First Lady?

Projection is very close: First Lady 54/100, Only Love 53/100 for sillage.

Do Only Love and First Lady smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Oakmoss.

Is Only Love or First Lady better for summer or winter?

Only Love suits daytime wear; First Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Only Love and First Lady?

Only Love has top notes of Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Fruits, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Oakmoss and Vanilla. 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.