Shocking You vs First Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shocking You takes 5 of 7 categories.
Shocking YouChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First ParfumChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shocking You5/7
First Parfum2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Shocking You
- Longevity
- Shocking You
- Sillage & projection
- Shocking You
- Value for money
- Shocking You
- Versatility
- Shocking You
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Shocking YouSchiaparelliFirst ParfumVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 81 votes
Have 38%Had 18%Want 44%
4.22/ 5 · 298 votes
Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%
Category winnerFirst ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
44%Like
4%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
50 votes
47%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
298 votes
Category winnerShocking YouMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShocking You
SillageShocking You
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShocking YouBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
white floral84%
fresh77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
floral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
sweet77%
musky69%
animalic61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesGalbanumNeroliHyacinthBergamotNarcissusFruity Notes
Heart
CarnationRoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangOrris RootRaspberryJasmine
Base
oak mossLeatherMuskSandalwoodCivetVetiverCedar
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantBergamotRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
HyacinthTurkish RoseCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineTuberoseOrris RootOrchid
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetHoneyMossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Carnation. Durations are only published for First Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall91
Winter73
Day100
Night50
Spring86
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day73
Night100
Category winnerShocking YouMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,394
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#4,418
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerFirst ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShocking You by Schiaparelli is a distinctive floral green composition for women, launched in 1976. It opens with a sharp, vibrant blend of galbanum, aldehydes, and hyacinth. This vintage chypre structure settles into a complex heart of carnation and rose, grounded by a long-lasting base of oak moss and leather. Ideal…
Reviews →First Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a crisp rush of aldehydes alongside sweet peach and tangy black currant, creating a bright fizz that immediately recalls luxury French bath soap. As it warms on the skin, a rich floral heart takes over, mingling velvety Turkish rose, night-blooming jasmine, and earthy hyac…
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, Shocking You or First Parfum?
Shocking You takes 5 of 7 categories. Shocking You is rated 4.08/5 from 81 votes; First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes. Choose Shocking You for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Shocking You or First Parfum?
Shocking You lasts longest (Shocking You 81/100, First Parfum 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shocking You or First Parfum?
Shocking You projects furthest (Shocking You 73/100, First Parfum 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shocking You and First Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Carnation.
Is Shocking You or First Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Shocking You is the stronger pick. For winter, First Parfum is the stronger pick. Shocking You suits daytime wear; First Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shocking You and First Parfum?
Shocking You has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Neroli and Hyacinth, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Leather, Musk and Sandalwood. First Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Turkish Rose, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Honey, Moss and Sandalwood.
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