# 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 | 8.0/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Longevity | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Sillage | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Sublime | First |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 35% | 33% |
| Spring | 25% | 29% |
| Winter | 28% | 24% |
| Summer | 12% | 14% |

## Occasions

|  | 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

Only in this one:

- Sublime: Coriander, Green notes, Lily, Rose, Cedar, Styrax
- First: 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.

## More

- [Sublime details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/jean-patou-sublime-eau-de-parfum)
- [Sublime dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/jean-patou-sublime-eau-de-parfum)
- [First details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/van-cleef-arpels-first-eau-de-toilette)
- [First dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/van-cleef-arpels-first-eau-de-toilette)

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