Sublime vs First
Sublime and First overlap 58% in notes and accords; 15 notes appear in both. First is the fresher of the two. Sublime rates higher with the community: 8.0/10 against 7.4/10 for First.
At a glance
| Sublime | First | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Jean Patou | Van Cleef & Arpels |
| Release year | 1992 | 1976 |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Rating | 8.0/10246 votes | 7.4/10288 votes |
| Longevity | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Sillage | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 |
When to wear
| Sublime | First | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 35% | 33% |
| Spring | 25% | 29% |
| Winter | 28% | 24% |
| Summer | 12% | 14% |
| Sublime | First | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 28% | 26% |
| Nighttime | 26% | 25% |
| Daytime | 18% | 18% |
| Casual | 16% | 17% |
| Office | 13% | 14% |
Notes
In both
- Bergamot
- Mandarin orange
- Orris root
- Ylang-ylang
- Carnation
- Lily of the valley
- Jasmine
- Vetiver
- Amber
- Sandalwood
- Civet
- Tonka bean
- Musk
- Vanilla
- Oakmoss
Sublime
Only in this one
- Coriander
- Green notes
- Lily
- Rose
- Cedar
- Styrax
First
Only in this one
- Raspberry
- Aldehydes
- Blackcurrant
- Peach
- Orchid
- Hyacinth
- Tuberose
- Narcissus
- Turkish rose
- Honey
Accords
Sublime
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
First
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Their longevity is about the same: 8.1/10 for Sublime, 8.0/10 for First.
Which one projects more?
Their sillage is about the same: 7.6/10 for Sublime, 7.4/10 for First.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 28% of the season votes for Sublime and 24% for First.
Which one suits summer better?
Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 12% of the season votes for Sublime and 14% for First.
Which one is rated higher?
Sublime is rated higher: 8.0/10 against 7.4/10 for First.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Orris root, Ylang-ylang, Carnation, Lily of the valley, Jasmine, Vetiver, Amber, Sandalwood, Civet, Tonka bean, Musk, Vanilla, Oakmoss.