Wonbloom vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 4 of 7 categories.
WonbloomChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wonbloom3/7
First4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- Wonbloom
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- Wonbloom
- Versatility
- Wonbloom
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
WonbloomWe PinkFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 59%Had 6%Want 35%
3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerFirstRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
44%Like
9%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
32 votes
38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
Category winnerWonbloomMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWonbloomBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral90%
tuberose80%
yellow floral70%
sweet60%
animalic50%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and yellow floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangeTangerine
Heart
TuberoseJasmine
Base
AmberCaramelSandalwoodTonka Bean
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer93
Fall86
Winter50
Day100
Night69
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Category winnerWonbloomMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,386
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#954
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWonbloom is a bold white floral release that immediately hits you with a bright punch of mandarin orange and tangy tangerine. It does not stay in clean citrus territory for long, quickly making way for a heavy, syrupy tuberose and jasmine heart. As it warms on the skin, a rich base of caramel and sweet amber anchors t…
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, Wonbloom or First?
First takes 4 of 7 categories. Wonbloom is rated 4.16/5 from 32 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Wonbloom for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Wonbloom or First?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Wonbloom 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Wonbloom or First?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Wonbloom 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Wonbloom and First smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Jasmine.
Is Wonbloom or First better for summer or winter?
For summer, Wonbloom is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. Wonbloom suits daytime wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Wonbloom and First?
Wonbloom has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Caramel, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. 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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