So First vs Sparkling Blush
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
So First takes 5 of 7 categories.
So FirstChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sparkling BlushChoose it for a floral and tropical character. Wins on community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
So First5/7
Sparkling Blush2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- So First
- Community sentiment
- Sparkling Blush
- Longevity
- Sparkling Blush
- Sillage & projection
- So First
- Value for money
- So First
- Versatility
- So First
- 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 & ArpelsSparkling BlushMichael KorsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 291 votes
Have 45%Had 21%Want 34%
3.84/ 5 · 444 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
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
32%Love
47%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
390 votes
Category winnerSparkling BlushMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySparkling Blush
SillageSo First
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%
floral100%
tropical92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
citrus69%
white floral61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both floral, citrus and vanilla
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
LitchiPearPink PepperBergamot
Heart
FrangipaniMagnoliaJasmineRoseLily
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Magnolia, Frangipani 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSo FirstMost 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#10,978
PerfumerGabriela Chelariu
Launched—
Reviews18
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 →Sparkling Blush opens with juicy lychee and pear, sharpened by pink pepper and bergamot, then settles into creamy white florals over vanilla, amber, and soft woods. It reads bright, feminine, and polished rather than heavy. This suits someone who wants a fruity floral with a tropical glow and an easy Eau de Parfum pro…
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 Sparkling Blush?
So First takes 5 of 7 categories. So First is rated 3.90/5 from 291 votes; Sparkling Blush is rated 3.84/5 from 444 votes. Choose So First for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sparkling Blush for a floral and tropical character. Wins on community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, So First or Sparkling Blush?
Sparkling Blush lasts longest (Sparkling Blush 59/100, So First 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, So First or Sparkling Blush?
Projection is very close: So First 56/100, Sparkling Blush 55/100 for sillage.
Do So First and Sparkling Blush smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia, Frangipani and Jasmine.
Is So First or Sparkling Blush better for summer or winter?
For summer, So First is the stronger pick. For winter, So First is the stronger pick. So First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in So First and Sparkling Blush?
So First has top notes of Bergamot and Magnolia, heart notes of Frangipani, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Sparkling Blush has top notes of Litchi, Pear, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Frangipani, Magnolia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver.
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