Sublime Parfum vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sublime Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.
Sublime ParfumChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sublime Parfum4/5
First1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Sublime Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sublime Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Sublime Parfum
- Value for money
- Sublime Parfum
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sublime ParfumJean PatouFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 54%Had 14%Want 32%
3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerSublime ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
19%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySublime Parfum
SillageSublime Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSublime ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
mossy69%
green61%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGreen NotesCorianderMandarin Orange
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangLilyLily-of-the-ValleyRoseCarnationOrris Root
Base
AmberOakmossSandalwoodStyraxTonka BeanVanillaVetiverCedar
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
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#45,940
PerfumerJean Kerleo
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#955
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJean Patou Sublime Parfum is a rich floral chypre that opens with bright mandarin and green notes. It settles into a warm heart of ylang-ylang and jasmine before drying down to a deep base of oakmoss, amber, and sandalwood. It suits women who appreciate vintage French perfumery and want a sophisticated, warm scent for…
Reviews →First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…
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, Sublime Parfum or First?
Sublime Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Sublime Parfum is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Sublime Parfum for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Sublime Parfum or First?
Sublime Parfum lasts longest (Sublime Parfum 80/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sublime Parfum or First?
Projection is very close: Sublime Parfum 65/100, First 64/100 for sillage.
Do Sublime Parfum and First smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Sublime Parfum or First better for summer or winter?
Sublime Parfum suits day or night wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sublime Parfum and First?
Sublime Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Green Notes, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lily and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Styrax. First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber.
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