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Givenchy Ysatis vs Van Cleef & Arpels First
Ysatis is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Ylang-YlangAldehydesOrange BlossomGalbanumBrazilian RosewoodCoconutBergamotMandarin OrangeCitruses
Heart
TuberoseJasmineNarcissusCarnationRumIrisRose
Base
HoneyCivetOakmossSandalwoodClovesAmberPatchouliMuskVetiverLaurelsVanilla
Accords
Woody
100%
White floral
98%
Yellow floral
86%
Sweet
83%
Animalic
79%
Warm spicy
73%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Ysatis by Givenchy is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Ysatis was launched in 1984. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Ylang-Ylang, Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Galbanum, Brazilian Rosewood, Coconut, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Citruses; middle notes are Tuberose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Carnation, Rum, Iris and Rose; base notes are Honey, Civet, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Cloves, Amber, Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver, Laurels and Vanilla. Magical floral fragrance. Ysatis woman is smart, emotional and distinct. Elegant bottle matches the opulent fragrance that smells like luxury. The top notes are citrus, ylang-ylang, galbanum, coconut, rose wood, and aldehydes. The heart notes are jasmine, rose, iris, tuberose and narcissus. The base notes are musk, amber, vanilla, vetiver, patchouli, sandal wood and civet. The fragrance was created by Dominique Ropion in 1984.
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Notes
Top
AldehydesBergamotPeachBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberoseTurkish RoseOrchid
Base
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka BeanVanilla
Accords
Floral
100%
Green
84%
Aldehydic
83%
White floral
82%
Yellow floral
77%
Fresh
75%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
First by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. First was launched in 1976. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry; middle notes are Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root, Tuberose, Turkish Rose and Orchid; base notes are Civet, Oakmoss, Honey, Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Nose: Jean-Claude Ellena, 1976. Bottle designer: Jacques Llorente.
Notes in Common
44% sharedShared (16)
Ylang-YlangAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangeTuberoseJasmineNarcissusCarnationHoneyCivetOakmossSandalwoodAmberMuskVetiverVanilla
Only in Ysatis
Orange BlossomGalbanumBrazilian RosewoodCoconutCitrusesRumIrisRoseClovesPatchouliLaurels
Only in First
PeachBlack CurrantRaspberryHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootTurkish RoseOrchidTonka Bean
Rating
4.09vs3.98
Ratings
3,615vs3,587
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1984vs1976
Which should I buy?
Ysatis is the community's favourite of the two.
- Ysatis is rated higher by the community: 4.09 from 3,615 ratings, against 3.98 from 3,587.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Ysatis versus "moderate" for First.
- Both are voted best for fall first.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Ysatis if you want the higher-rated option; pick First if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.