Between Sheets vs First Breath
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Between Sheets takes 4 of 4 categories.
Between SheetsChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First BreathChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Between Sheets4/4
First Breath0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Between Sheets
- Sillage & projection
- Between Sheets
- Value for money
- Between Sheets
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Between Sheets
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Between SheetsVan GilsFirst BreathMasterpieceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 47%Had 39%Want 14%
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
34%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
143 votes
0%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBetween Sheets
SillageBetween Sheets
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBetween SheetsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
green61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
woody48%
green30%
Scent match68%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LimeMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
BasilLavender
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver
Top
LimeMandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
White FlowersBasilThyme
Base
PatchouliVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Basil. Durations are only published for Between Sheets, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer96
Fall64
Winter23
Day100
Night58
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,881
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#69,924
PerfumerLeslie Girard
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBetween SheetsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBetween Sheets by Van Gils kicks off with a sharp, wake-up spray of lime, mandarin orange, and juicy grapefruit that instantly clears the room. As the citrus sparkle settles, clean green basil and herbal lavender step in, giving the scent a classic shower-fresh appeal reminiscent of an upscale barbershop splash. The d…
Reviews →First Breath by Masterpiece opens with a sharp burst of cold lime, tart grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange peel. The citrus punch immediately wakes up your nose before fresh culinary herbs take over. Green basil and crushed thyme bring an aromatic, savory edge that keeps the citrus blend crisp rather than sugary. …
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Between Sheets or First Breath?
Between Sheets takes 4 of 4 categories. Between Sheets is rated 3.80/5 from 143 votes; First Breath is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Between Sheets for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Breath for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Between Sheets or First Breath?
Between Sheets lasts longest (Between Sheets 64/100, First Breath 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Between Sheets or First Breath?
Between Sheets projects furthest (Between Sheets 55/100, First Breath 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Between Sheets and First Breath smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Basil.
Is Between Sheets or First Breath better for summer or winter?
Between Sheets suits daytime wear; First Breath suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Between Sheets and First Breath?
Between Sheets has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Basil and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar. First Breath has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of White Flowers, Basil and Thyme, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.
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