Fragrance comparison

Toccara vs First

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,491 ratings analysed

Toccara

Avon

4.258 votes

Rank #52,294 GreenFloral

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54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #955 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 3 of 4 categories.

Toccara
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Toccara1/4

First3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: Toccara
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

ToccaraAvon

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 6%Had 36%Want 58%

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value59

Category winnerToccaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

musky84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aldehydic61%

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both green, floral and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Green LeavesAldehydesVioletBergamotFruity Notes

Heart

Tea RoseCyclamenLilyYlang-YlangCarnationLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskVetiverAmberCivetCedar

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Carnation. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,294

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#955

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon launched Toccara in 1981 as a bright green floral built around sharp aldehydes and crushed foliage. The opening hits with soapy bergamot, violet, and green leaves before softening into a lush floral heart of tea rose, lily-of-the-valley, and cyclamen. As the initial soapy snap calms down, a dry base of musk, veti…

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, Toccara or First?

First takes 3 of 4 categories. Toccara is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Toccara for a green and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Toccara or First?

First lasts longest (First 72/100, Toccara 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Toccara or First?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Toccara 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Toccara and First smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Carnation.

Is Toccara or First better for summer or winter?

Toccara suits daytime wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Toccara and First?

Toccara has top notes of Green Leaves, Aldehydes, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea Rose, Cyclamen, Lily and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Amber and Civet. 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.