Fragrance comparison

Bombon vs First Date

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 364 ratings analysed

Bombon

House of BŌ

3.81269 votes

Rank #30,908 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

First Date

Sphinx Fragrances

4.1795 votes

Rank #9,164 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Date takes 7 of 8 categories.

Bombon
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Date
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bombon0/8

First Date7/8

Ratings & consensus: First Date
Community sentiment: First Date
Longevity: First Date
Sillage & projection: First Date
Value for money: First Date
Versatility: First Date
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: First Date

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BombonHouse of BŌ

First DateSphinx Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

Category winnerFirst DateRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

26%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

269 votes

52%Love

25%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerFirst DateMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFirst Date

SillageFirst Date

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value64

Category winnerFirst DateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

caramel61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

woody77%

coconut69%

powdery61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

Lily-of-the-ValleyLitchiSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelMarshmallowBergamotPink Pepper

Base6-10 hrs

CognacAmbergrisBirch

Top15-30 mins

CoconutAlmondBay LeafThymeOrangeLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodSaffronSea SaltJasmineSandalwoodVirginia CedarCedarRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmbergrisCaramelAmberMuskTonka Bean

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall0

Winter79

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer95

Fall98

Winter95

Day85

Night100

Category winnerFirst DateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex27

Women71

Date 33%Casual 26%Party 22%Work 19%

Men30

Unisex56

Women14

Date 34%Casual 32%Work 18%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,908

PerfumerHonorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerFirst DateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of BŌ Bombon delivers an unexpected collision of dewy white florals and rich dessert notes. You get an immediate flash of wet lily of the valley paired with tart, juicy litchi. The floral bite is crisp. Then, warm caramel and fluffy marshmallow sweep across the skin, softening the sharp green edges into a creamy…

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First Date by Sphinx Fragrances opens with a surprising splash of lime, sweet orange, and creamy coconut, backed immediately by an aromatic snap of crushed thyme and bay leaf. As the bright citrus settles, the scent turns into a smooth mix of warm amber, creamy almond, and cozy cashmere wood, with salted vanilla risin…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bombon or First Date?

First Date takes 7 of 8 categories. Bombon is rated 3.81/5 from 269 votes; First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes. Choose Bombon for a white floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bombon or First Date?

First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, Bombon 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bombon or First Date?

First Date projects furthest (First Date 62/100, Bombon 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bombon and First Date smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Caramel and Ambergris.

Is Bombon or First Date better for summer or winter?

For summer, First Date is the stronger pick. For winter, First Date is the stronger pick. Bombon suits daytime wear; First Date suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bombon and First Date?

Bombon has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Litchi and Saffron, heart notes of Caramel, Marshmallow, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, a base of Cognac, Ambergris and Birch. First Date has top notes of Coconut, Almond, Bay Leaf and Thyme, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Saffron, Sea Salt and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Ambergris, Caramel and Amber.