Fragrance comparison

Circe vs First Date

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 186 ratings analysed

Circe

VeraLab

3.7991 votes

Rank #32,382 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

8 wins

First Date

Sphinx Fragrances

4.1795 votes

Rank #9,311 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Date takes 8 of 8 categories.

Circe
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Best in winter, 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.

Circe0/8

First Date8/8

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): First Date
Fragranxe ranking: First Date

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CirceVeraLab

First DateSphinx Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 34%

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

29%Love

43%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

91 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFirst Date

SillageFirst Date

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value64

Category winnerFirst DateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus88%

sweet77%

almond65%

powdery53%

nutty42%

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

woody77%

coconut69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLime

Heart2-4 hrs

Candied OrangeVanillaAlmond

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanMusk

Top15-30 mins

CoconutAlmondBay LeafThymeOrangeLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodSaffronSea SaltJasmineSandalwoodVirginia CedarCedarRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmbergrisCaramelAmberMuskTonka Bean

Category winnerFirst DateLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer65

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer95

Fall98

Winter95

Day85

Night100

Category winnerFirst DateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

Casual 37%Work 27%Date 24%Party 12%

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#32,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,311

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerFirst DateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

VeraLab Circe opens with a sharp flash of zesty lime and bergamot that quickly gives way to a sweet, bakery-like warmth. Think of golden Italian pastry dough infused with candied orange peel and crushed almond flour. As the sharp citrus fizz evaporates over the first twenty minutes, a rich blanket of dark vanilla and …

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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, Circe or First Date?

First Date takes 8 of 8 categories. Circe is rated 3.79/5 from 91 votes; First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes. Choose Circe for a vanilla and citrus character. Best in winter, 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, Circe or First Date?

First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, Circe 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Circe or First Date?

First Date projects furthest (First Date 62/100, Circe 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Circe and First Date smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Lime, Vanilla, Almond and Tonka Bean.

Is Circe or First Date better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Circe and First Date?

Circe has top notes of Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Candied Orange, Vanilla and Almond, a base of Tonka Bean and Musk. 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.