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First Love Eau de Parfum bottle First Love EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2020 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Chic Velvet Vert Secret Eau de Parfum bottle Chic Velvet Vert Secret EDP
Our Verdict

While both share a fresh, white floral profile, Chic Velvet Vert Secret can be polarizing. Some find it fresh, others detect a gasoline-like note. First Love is a safer bet if you want a Chanel Chance Eau Tendre dupe with a clean, fresh floral scent. However, First Love's longevity is a known weakness. If you prioritize a unique scent profile and are willing to risk a potentially divisive fragrance, choose Chic Velvet. Otherwise, First Love offers an easy-to-wear, crowd-pleasing alternative, despite its shorter lifespan.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose First Love if...
  • You want a more unique and less common scent.
  • You enjoy fragrances with a polarizing edge.
  • You want to save a bit of money.
  • You want a fragrance with good value.
Choose Chic Velvet Vert Secret if...
  • You prefer a safe, inoffensive, and mass-appealing scent.
  • You love Chanel Chance Eau Tendre but not the price.
  • You want a clean, fresh, and easy-to-wear fragrance.
  • You want a fragrance that is good for everyday wear.
Our Verdict - First Love EDP
If you're after a clean, inoffensive, fresh floral that smells uncannily like Chanel Chance Eau Tendre but for a fraction of the price, this is for you. Just don't expect it to last.
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Our Verdict - Chic Velvet Vert Secret EDP
This one's a mixed bag, love it or hate it. Some find it a pleasant, fresh floral; others detect an unwelcome powdery, waxy, almost gasoline-like scent. Definitely sniff before you commit.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
First Love EDP
Chic Velvet Vert Secret EDP

Notes

First Love
Chic Velvet Vert Secret

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Violet Leaf 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 100%

Accords

First Love Chic Velvet Vert Secret
100%
White Floral
100%
78%
Ozonic
87%
79%
Musky
73%
Green
76%
72%
Fresh
72%
65%
Aquatic
72%
55%
Powdery
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Ozonic shared
78%
87%
79%
Green shared
73%
76%
Fresh shared
72%
72%
Aquatic shared
65%
72%
55%

Performance

First Love Chic Velvet Vert Secret
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

First Love

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its clean, inoffensive profile and poor longevity make it perfect for office wear or casual daytime activities where you want a subtle scent. It's not one for making a strong statement on a date or at a formal event.

Chic Velvet Vert Secret

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its generally fresh and floral profile suits casual wear and could work for the office if applied lightly. However, the divisive nature of its drydown means it's less safe for formal or intimate date settings where you want broader appeal.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, ozonic, green

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

First Love EDP
Chic Velvet Vert Secret EDP
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