Calicantus
meets First.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Ylang-Ylang · Bergamot · Carnation · Narcissus · Jasmine · Peach · Amber · Vanilla
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with yellow floral; Concentration not recorded leads with floral. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Santa Maria Novella CalicantusConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Van Cleef & Arpels FirstConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Italy | France |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 1999 | 1976 |
| Leading accords | yellow floral · woody · floral | floral · green · aldehydic |
| Notes unique to this record | African Orange Flower, Powdery Notes, oak moss, Woodsy Notes | Aldehydes, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Raspberry, Hiacynth, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root, Tuberose, Turkish Rose, Orchid, Civet, Oakmoss, Honey, Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Tonka Bean |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.62 · 21 votes | 3.60 · 1,026 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.51 · 35 votes | 2.56 · 1,218 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Calicantus
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
First
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed yellow floral and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed floral and green direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.