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So First vs J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or)

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

Updated 375 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

So First takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • So First

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or)

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

So First4/7
J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or)3/7
Ratings & consensus
So First
Community sentiment
So First
Longevity
J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or)
Sillage & projection
J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or)
Value for money
So First
Versatility
J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or)
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
So First

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
So FirstVan Cleef & Arpels
J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or)Dior
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 291 votes
Have 45%Had 21%Want 34%
3.64/ 5 · 84 votes
Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%
Category winnerSo FirstRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
28%Love
49%Like
9%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

291 votes

26%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
26%Dislike
2%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerSo FirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityJ'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or)

SillageJ'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value62
¤ Price value31
Category winnerSo FirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
citrus86%
vanilla72%
powdery58%
tropical44%
woody30%
floral100%
white floral92%
fruity84%
powdery77%
sweet69%
fresh61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotMagnolia
Heart2-4 hrs
FrangipaniFreesiaJasmine
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaSandalwood
Top
PearMagnoliaMelonPeachBergamot
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaTuberosePlumVioletOrchidRose
Base
SandalwoodMuskVanillaCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Magnolia, Freesia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for So First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter41
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer65
Fall65
Winter43
Day100
Night77
Category winnerJ'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex2
Women97
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,760

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#28,865

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched2006

Reviews3

Category winnerSo FirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Dior J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or) takes the classic golden floral bouquet of the original J'Adore and infuses it with fine cosmetic shimmer. The fragrance opens with sweet cantaloupe melon, crisp orchard pear, and a splash of fresh bergamot. It quickly blossoms into a heart of creamy jasmine, sweet lily of the…

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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, So First or J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or)?

So First takes 4 of 7 categories. So First is rated 3.90/5 from 291 votes; J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or) is rated 3.64/5 from 84 votes. Choose So First for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or) for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, So First or J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or)?

J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or) lasts longest (J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or) 59/100, So First 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, So First or J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or)?

J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or) projects furthest (J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or) 65/100, So First 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do So First and J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia, Freesia and Jasmine.

Is So First or J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or) better for summer or winter?

For summer, J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or) is the stronger pick. For winter, J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or) is the stronger pick. So First suits daytime wear; J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in So First and J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or)?

So First has top notes of Bergamot and Magnolia, heart notes of Frangipani, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. J'Adore Gold Supreme (Divinement Or) has top notes of Pear, Magnolia, Melon and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla and Cedar.

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