So First vs Persian
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
So FirstChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
PersianChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
So First2/4
Persian2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- So First
- Sillage & projection
- Persian
- Value for money
- Persian
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 & ArpelsPersianSwiss ArabianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 291 votes
Have 45%Had 21%Want 34%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
49%Like
9%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
291 votes
50%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySo First
SillagePersian
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPersianBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus86%
vanilla72%
powdery58%
tropical44%
woody30%
floral100%
white floral92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotMagnolia
Heart2-4 hrs
FrangipaniFreesiaJasmine
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaSandalwood
Top
BergamotMagnoliaMelonPeachTangerine
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyOrchidFreesiaJasminePlumRoseTuberoseViolet
Base
BlackberryCedarMuskVanilla
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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter41
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,760
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews41
Overall rank#56,918
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSo FirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan 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 →Persian by Swiss Arabian is a floral fruity scent for women built around a vibrant mix of melon, peach, and tangerine. It opens with bright citrus energy before settling into a layered bouquet of jasmine, rose, and tuberose. This everyday fragrance works beautifully for spring daytime wear, providing a light and refre…
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, So First or Persian?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. So First is rated 3.90/5 from 291 votes; Persian is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose So First for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Persian for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, So First or Persian?
So First lasts longest (So First 56/100, Persian 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, So First or Persian?
Persian projects furthest (Persian 63/100, So First 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do So First and Persian smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia, Freesia and Jasmine.
Is So First or Persian better for summer or winter?
So First suits daytime wear; Persian suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in So First and Persian?
So First has top notes of Bergamot and Magnolia, heart notes of Frangipani, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Persian has top notes of Bergamot, Magnolia, Melon and Peach, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orchid, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Blackberry, Cedar, Musk and Vanilla.
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