So First vs Sospeso
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
So First takes 4 of 7 categories.
So FirstChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SospesoChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
So First4/7
Sospeso2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- So First
- Community sentiment
- So First
- Longevity
- Sospeso
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- So First
- Versatility
- Sospeso
- 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 & ArpelsSospesoPanama 1924Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 291 votes
Have 45%Had 21%Want 34%
4.03/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%
Category winnerSo FirstRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
49%Like
9%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
291 votes
42%Love
30%Like
15%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
Category winnerSo FirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySospeso
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSo FirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus86%
vanilla72%
powdery58%
tropical44%
woody30%
woody100%
citrus92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, vanilla 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
MirabelleBergamotOrangeGreen Notes
Heart
FreesiaJasmineMagnoliaRose
Base
VanillaSandalwoodCedarPatchouliVetiverMuskAgarwood (Oud)
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
Spring40
Summer40
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night69
Category winnerSospesoMost 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#28,659
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Sospeso by Panama 1924 opens with a bright flash of bergamot, green citrus, and tart mirabelle plum. As the top notes settle, white florals like freesia, jasmine, and magnolia soften the fruitiness before revealing a deep, woody base. The dry-down pairs rich vanilla and cedarwood with light patchouli and subtle oud. …
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 Sospeso?
So First takes 4 of 7 categories. So First is rated 3.90/5 from 291 votes; Sospeso is rated 4.03/5 from 33 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 Sospeso for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, So First or Sospeso?
They last about the same: Sospeso 58/100, So First 56/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, So First or Sospeso?
Projection is very close: So First 56/100, Sospeso 56/100 for sillage.
Do So First and Sospeso smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia, Freesia and Jasmine.
Is So First or Sospeso better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sospeso is the stronger pick. For winter, Sospeso is the stronger pick. So First suits daytime wear; Sospeso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in So First and Sospeso?
So First has top notes of Bergamot and Magnolia, heart notes of Frangipani, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Sospeso has top notes of Mirabelle, Bergamot, Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.
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