Fragrance comparison

Dua’s Anniversary vs First Date

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

Dua’s Anniversary

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #71,575 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

First Date

Sphinx Fragrances

4.1795 votes

Rank #9,627 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Date takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dua’s Anniversary
Choose it for a sweet and woody character.
First Date
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dua’s Anniversary0/5

First Date4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First Date
Sillage & projection: First Date
Value for money: First Date
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: First Date

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dua’s AnniversaryThe Dua Brand

First DateSphinx Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.17/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

52%Love

25%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFirst Date

SillageFirst Date

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value64

Category winnerFirst DateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

caramel69%

coconut61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

woody77%

coconut69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Green NotesRed BerriesPatchouliVanillaCoconutCaramelTobaccoAlmondCedarMusk

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer95

Fall98

Winter95

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 40%Party 33%Casual 19%Work 9%

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#71,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerFirst DateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dua's Anniversary by The Dua Brand is a concentrated oriental vanilla extrait that opens with a tart burst of ripe red berries and crushed almond. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals an unexpected touch of crisp green notes intertwined with milky coconut flesh, cedar wood, and earthy patchouli. In the…

Reviews →

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…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dua’s Anniversary or First Date?

First Date takes 4 of 5 categories. Dua’s Anniversary is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes. Choose Dua’s Anniversary for a sweet and woody character. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dua’s Anniversary or First Date?

First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, Dua’s Anniversary 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dua’s Anniversary or First Date?

First Date projects furthest (First Date 62/100, Dua’s Anniversary 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dua’s Anniversary and First Date smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Coconut, Caramel and Almond.

Is Dua’s Anniversary or First Date better for summer or winter?

Dua’s Anniversary suits evening wear; First Date suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dua’s Anniversary and First Date?

Dua’s Anniversary features Green Notes, Red Berries, Patchouli, Vanilla and Coconut. 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.