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Givenchy III vs Van Cleef & Arpels First

Givenchy III and Van Cleef & Arpels First compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Givenchy IIIGivenchy19704.3★
84% alikevs
FirstVan Cleef & Arpels19764.0★

The difference in plain words

Givenchy III and First are very similar; both have Aldehydes, Bergamot and Peach. Givenchy III leans more earthy, while First leans yellow floral. They last and project about the same.

Longer lastingFirst
Stronger projectionFirst
Better perceived valueFirst
More of a night scentFirst

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Givenchy III ● First
GreenFloralWhite FloralWoodyAldehydicEarthyYellow FloralAromatic
Both share: Aldehydes · Bergamot · Peach · Mandarin Orange · Hiacynth · Orris Root · Narcissus · Carnation · Lily-Of-The-Valley · Jasmine · Oakmoss · Vetiver +2
Only in Givenchy III: Galbanum · Gardenia · Rose · Myrrh · Patchouli · Coconut
Only in First: Black Currant · Raspberry · Ylang-Ylang · Tuberose · Turkish Rose · Orchid · Civet · Honey +3

Community votes

Givenchy III ← · → First
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
First +6
59
65
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
First +4
48
52
Price valueFirst +9
50
59
Night-nessFirst +14
32
46
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Givenchy III profile →First profile →