So First vs Yulali
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Yulali takes 5 of 7 categories.
So FirstChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
YulaliChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
So First2/7
Yulali5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Yulali
- Community sentiment
- Yulali
- Longevity
- Yulali
- Sillage & projection
- So First
- Value for money
- Yulali
- Versatility
- So First
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Yulali
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
So FirstVan Cleef & ArpelsYulaliSwiss ArabianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 291 votes
Have 45%Had 21%Want 34%
4.19/ 5 · 204 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
Category winnerYulaliRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
49%Like
9%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
291 votes
48%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
1%Hate
193 votes
Category winnerYulaliMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityYulali
SillageSo First
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerYulaliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus86%
vanilla72%
powdery58%
tropical44%
woody30%
white floral100%
floral92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
Scent match52%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
NectarineAppleTangerineBergamot
Heart
FreesiaMagnoliaGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskVanillaSandalwoodOrris Root
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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter33
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#5,657
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerYulaliHigher 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 →Yulali by Swiss Arabian offers a bright, citrus-forward opening featuring nectarine and crisp apple. This fruity introduction settles into a delicate bouquet of freesia, magnolia, and gardenia, balanced by a soft base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a light, uplifting fragrance ideal for adding a touch of sparkle to …
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 Yulali?
Yulali takes 5 of 7 categories. So First is rated 3.90/5 from 291 votes; Yulali is rated 4.19/5 from 204 votes. Choose So First for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Yulali for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, So First or Yulali?
Yulali lasts longest (Yulali 65/100, So First 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, So First or Yulali?
So First projects furthest (So First 56/100, Yulali 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do So First and Yulali smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia, Freesia and Jasmine.
Is So First or Yulali 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 Yulali?
So First has top notes of Bergamot and Magnolia, heart notes of Frangipani, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Yulali has top notes of Nectarine, Apple, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Freesia, Magnolia, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Orris Root.
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