RUA Radiant Roses vs So First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
RUA Radiant Roses takes 4 of 8 categories.
RUA Radiant RosesChoose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
So FirstChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RUA Radiant Roses4/8
So First3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- So First
- Community sentiment
- So First
- Longevity
- RUA Radiant Roses
- Sillage & projection
- RUA Radiant Roses
- Value for money
- RUA Radiant Roses
- Versatility
- RUA Radiant Roses
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- So First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RUA Radiant RosesPARIS CORNERSo FirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 56%Had 10%Want 34%
3.90/ 5 · 291 votes
Have 45%Had 21%Want 34%
Category winnerSo FirstRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
29%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
10%Hate
73 votes
28%Love
49%Like
9%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
291 votes
Category winnerSo FirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRUA Radiant Roses
SillageRUA Radiant Roses
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRUA Radiant RosesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
floral92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
amber61%
floral100%
citrus86%
vanilla72%
powdery58%
tropical44%
woody30%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
ChocolateBergamotCitrusPeachLemon
Heart3 to 5 hours
RoseMagnoliaJasmineSweet OrangeFreesia
Base6 to 8 hours
AmberSugarMuskSandalwoodVanilla
Top15-30 mins
BergamotMagnolia
Heart2-4 hrs
FrangipaniFreesiaJasmine
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaSandalwood
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall94
Winter81
Day100
Night87
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter41
Day100
Night25
Category winnerRUA Radiant RosesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,356
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#7,760
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews41
Category winnerSo FirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRUA Radiant Roses by PARIS CORNER opens with a burst of bright lemon, bergamot, sweet peach, and a distinct touch of chocolate. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a dense bouquet takes over, featuring sweet orange alongside rose, magnolia, jasmine, and freesia. The scent settles on a warm foundation of vanilla, su…
Reviews →Van Cleef & Arpels So First opens with a bright splash of tangy bergamot and dewy magnolia petals that immediately brings a clean, sunny warmth to your morning routine. As the initial citrus sparkle softens on your skin, tropical frangipani blends with sweet freesia and delicate jasmine blossoms to build a lush, garde…
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, RUA Radiant Roses or So First?
RUA Radiant Roses takes 4 of 8 categories. RUA Radiant Roses is rated 3.95/5 from 73 votes; So First is rated 3.90/5 from 291 votes. Choose RUA Radiant Roses for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose So First for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, RUA Radiant Roses or So First?
RUA Radiant Roses lasts longest (RUA Radiant Roses 75/100, So First 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, RUA Radiant Roses or So First?
RUA Radiant Roses projects furthest (RUA Radiant Roses 69/100, So First 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do RUA Radiant Roses and So First smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia, Jasmine and Freesia.
Is RUA Radiant Roses or So First better for summer or winter?
For summer, RUA Radiant Roses is the stronger pick. For winter, RUA Radiant Roses is the stronger pick. RUA Radiant Roses suits daytime wear; So First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in RUA Radiant Roses and So First?
RUA Radiant Roses has top notes of Chocolate, Bergamot, Citrus and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Jasmine and Sweet Orange, a base of Amber, Sugar, Musk and Sandalwood. So First has top notes of Bergamot and Magnolia, heart notes of Frangipani, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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