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Madame Rochas vs Van Cleef & Arpels First

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

Madame RochasRochas19604.1★
88% alikevs
FirstVan Cleef & Arpels19764.0★

The difference in plain words

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

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueMadame Rochas
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 →
● Madame Rochas ● First
GreenFloralWhite FloralAldehydicWoodyPowderyFreshEarthy
Both share: Aldehydes · Hiacynth · Bergamot · Narcissus · Orris Root · Ylang-Ylang · Lily-Of-The-Valley · Jasmine · Tuberose · Oakmoss · Sandalwood · Vetiver +3
Only in Madame Rochas: Green Notes · Neroli · Honeysuckle · Orange Blossom · Lemon · Iris · Bulgarian Rose · Violet +1
Only in First: Peach · Black Currant · Mandarin Orange · Raspberry · Carnation · Turkish Rose · Orchid · Civet +2

Community votes

Madame Rochas ← · → 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 →
≈ even
63
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 →
≈ even
53
52
Price valueMadame Rochas +9
68
59
Night-nessFirst +7
39
46
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Madame Rochas profile →First profile →