Fragrance comparison

Ravel vs First Love

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ravel

O Boticário

4.7617 votes

Rank #36,683 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

First Love

Rasasi

3.789 votes

Rank #58,564 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ravel takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ravel
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
First Love
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ravel4/4

First Love0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RavelO Boticário

First LoveRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 6%Had 69%Want 24%

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

94%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 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

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage87

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRavel

SillageRavel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value58

Category winnerRavelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

iris77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FlowersMarigoldPatchouliGreen NotesHerbal NotesWoodsy NotesBay LeafMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MarigoldRoseBlack CurrantJasmine

Heart

IrisPlumAfrican Orange FlowerPatchouliWoodsy Notes

Base

MuskSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Patchouli, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter75

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,564

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRavelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ravel by O Boticário is a classic floral green perfume that opens with a crisp wave of crushed herbal notes, aromatic bay leaf, and bitter green foliage. The heart introduces a vibrant marigold blossom paired with soft mixed flowers, bringing a warm, sunny quality to the sharp botanical opening. As the scent settles o…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ravel or First Love?

Ravel takes 4 of 4 categories. Ravel is rated 4.76/5 from 17 votes; First Love is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Ravel for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose First Love for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ravel or First Love?

Ravel lasts longest (Ravel 88/100, First Love 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ravel or First Love?

Ravel projects furthest (Ravel 87/100, First Love 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ravel and First Love smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Marigold, Patchouli, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

Is Ravel or First Love better for summer or winter?

Ravel suits evening wear; First Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ravel and First Love?

Ravel features Flowers, Marigold, Patchouli, Green Notes and Herbal Notes. 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.