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Unspoken vs First Parfum

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

Updated 350 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unspoken takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Unspoken

    Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

  • First Parfum

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Unspoken5/7
First Parfum2/7
Ratings & consensus
Unspoken
Community sentiment
Unspoken
Longevity
First Parfum
Sillage & projection
Unspoken
Value for money
Unspoken
Versatility
Unspoken
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
First Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
UnspokenAvon
First ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.42/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 44%Had 24%Want 32%
4.22/ 5 · 298 votes
Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%
Category winnerUnspokenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

52 votes

47%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

298 votes

Category winnerUnspokenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityFirst Parfum

SillageUnspoken

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value71
¤ Price value53
Category winnerUnspokenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
floral92%
powdery84%
amber77%
sweet69%
white floral61%
floral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
sweet77%
musky69%
animalic61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesHyacinthPeachBergamotRaspberry
Heart
HoneyLily-of-the-ValleyRoseYlang-YlangJasmineIrisOrchid
Base
SandalwoodCedarMossBenzoinMuskIncense
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantBergamotRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
HyacinthTurkish RoseCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineTuberoseOrris RootOrchid
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetHoneyMossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Hyacinth, Peach and Bergamot. Durations are only published for First Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring88
Summer35
Fall94
Winter100
Day100
Night93
Spring86
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day73
Night100
Category winnerUnspokenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex44
Women56
Men4
Unisex11
Women85
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,418

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerFirst ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Unspoken by Avon opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, crisp hyacinth, and tart bergamot that immediately places it in mid-1970s fragrance history. As the initial fizz settles, a dense floral heart of jasmine, honey, and ylang-ylang takes over, balancing cool green petals against warm nectarous sweetness. The dry do…

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First Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a crisp rush of aldehydes alongside sweet peach and tangy black currant, creating a bright fizz that immediately recalls luxury French bath soap. As it warms on the skin, a rich floral heart takes over, mingling velvety Turkish rose, night-blooming jasmine, and earthy hyac…

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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, Unspoken or First Parfum?

Unspoken takes 5 of 7 categories. Unspoken is rated 4.42/5 from 52 votes; First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes. Choose Unspoken for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Unspoken or First Parfum?

First Parfum lasts longest (First Parfum 73/100, Unspoken 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Unspoken or First Parfum?

Projection is very close: Unspoken 66/100, First Parfum 65/100 for sillage.

Do Unspoken and First Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Peach and Bergamot.

Is Unspoken or First Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Unspoken is the stronger pick. For winter, Unspoken is the stronger pick. Unspoken suits day or night wear; First Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Unspoken and First Parfum?

Unspoken has top notes of Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Moss and Benzoin. First Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Turkish Rose, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Honey, Moss and Sandalwood.

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