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    Side by side

    Bazar vs. First

    Bazar by Christian Lacroix bottle

    Bazar

    Christian Lacroix
    Eau de Toilette2002
    Very similar
    First by Van Cleef & Arpels bottle

    First

    Van Cleef & Arpels
    Eau de Parfum1976
    New comparison

    Bazar rates higher with the community, while First wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bazar vs. First
    BazarFirst
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20021976
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bazar

    Floral
    Fruity
    Fresh
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Soft Spicy

    First

    Floral
    Green
    Aldehydic
    Yellow Floral
    Fresh
    White Floral
    Musky
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CassiaPeachBlack PepperOrange Blossom
    AldehydesBergamotPeachBlackcurrantMandarin OrangeRaspberry
    Heart
    NasturtiumPeonyHibiscusApricot BlossomFrangipaniJasmine
    NarcissusHyacinthJasmineLily of the ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberoseRoseOrchid
    Base
    MuskViolet RootAmberSandalwoodSycamoreGuaiac WoodOrris Root
    CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka BeanVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bazar vs. First
    BazarFirst
    Score3.5/53/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The pepper isn't for everyone. It's the hinge, either pulls you in or makes you wait. Once it settles, the floral heart delivers: a soft, warm trail that earns compliments without trying.Bazar
    An aldehydic chypre that smells like powdery florals wrapped in honey and animalic warmth. This is 1970s elegance distilled into a bottle. It is refined, perhaps austere, and demands attention.First

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Bazar vs. First
    BazarFirst
    3.4 oz$37.95fragranceshop

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.