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Vanilla Ice Cream vs The First

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

Updated 203 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The First takes 4 of 6 categories.

  • Vanilla Ice Cream

    Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • The First

    Choose it for a lactonic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Vanilla Ice Cream2/6
The First4/6
Ratings & consensus
The First
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
The First
Sillage & projection
The First
Value for money
Vanilla Ice Cream
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
The First
Fragranxe ranking
Vanilla Ice Cream

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Vanilla Ice CreamDemeter Fragrance
The FirstYanina Yakusheva
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 192 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
4.55/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 1%Had 1%Want 97%
Category winnerThe FirstRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

192 votes

82%Love
9%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate89
Category winners

LongevityThe First

SillageThe First

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value71
¤ Price value42
Category winnerVanilla Ice CreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
lactonic83%
vanilla65%
powdery48%
aquatic30%
lactonic100%
sweet77%
savory53%
fruity30%
Scent match64%Closely related · both lactonic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
MilkSweet Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerThe FirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring73
Summer73
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night43
Spring33
Summer100
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night64
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
Casual 46%Date 23%Work 17%Party 14%
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
Casual 41%Date 29%Work 21%Party 8%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#39,165

PerfumerYanina Yakusheva

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanilla Ice CreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanilla Ice Cream by Demeter Fragrance captures the exact sensation of a chilly dessert counter on a warm afternoon. You get a direct splash of sweet notes, chilled milk, and soft vanille right from the first spray. A faint aquatic breeze gives the opening a distinct cold vapor effect before the cream thickens. It sme…

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The First by Yanina Yakusheva smells like warm steamed whole milk poured over gentle cane sugar, with a cozy, savory skin-like undertone. Right out of the atomizer, it hits your senses with an immediate splash of rich dairy warmth rather than a typical citrus blast. As the fragrance settles, the lactonic richness soft…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanilla Ice Cream or The First?

The First takes 4 of 6 categories. Vanilla Ice Cream is rated 3.87/5 from 192 votes; The First is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Vanilla Ice Cream for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The First for a lactonic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Ice Cream or The First?

The First lasts longest (The First 77/100, Vanilla Ice Cream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Ice Cream or The First?

The First projects furthest (The First 65/100, Vanilla Ice Cream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Ice Cream and The First smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lactonic and sweet accords. Common notes include Milk and Sweet Notes.

Is Vanilla Ice Cream or The First better for summer or winter?

Vanilla Ice Cream suits daytime wear; The First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Ice Cream and The First?

Vanilla Ice Cream features Milk, Vanille, Sweet Notes and Water Notes. The First features Milk and Sweet Notes.

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