ELAN vs First Date
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Date takes 7 of 7 categories.
ELANChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First DateChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
ELAN0/7
First Date7/7
- 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)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Date
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ELANSIUFirst DateSphinx FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 43%Had 6%Want 51%
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 hate30%Love
45%Like
13%Ok
4%Dislike
8%Hate
53 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
Category winners
LongevityFirst Date
SillageFirst Date
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirst DateBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
musky61%
amber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
coconut69%
powdery61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Almond
Heart
JasmineLiatrisMimosaCoconut
Base
VanillaMuskAmber
Top15-30 mins
CoconutAlmondBay LeafThymeOrangeLimeAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Cashmere WoodSaffronSea SaltJasmineSandalwoodVirginia CedarCedarRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaAmbergrisCaramelAmberMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAlmond, Jasmine, Coconut and Vanilla. Durations are only published for First Date, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer71
Fall67
Winter50
Day100
Night31
Spring100
Summer95
Fall98
Winter95
Day85
Night100
Category winnerFirst DateMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,039
PerfumerBatiste Humeau, Maud Chabanis, Xavier Blaizot
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#10,320
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerFirst DateHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotELAN is a powdery floral vanilla built around almond, mimosa, jasmine and a soft coconut glow. It opens sweet and airy, then settles into a fluffy, musky vanilla with a warm amber base that keeps the scent smooth rather than sharp. It reads distinctly feminine and suits anyone who enjoys soft-focus florals, cosmetic p…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, ELAN or First Date?
First Date takes 7 of 7 categories. ELAN is rated 3.87/5 from 53 votes; First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes. Choose ELAN for a floral and white floral 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, ELAN or First Date?
First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, ELAN 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, ELAN or First Date?
Projection is very close: First Date 62/100, ELAN 61/100 for sillage.
Do ELAN and First Date smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Almond, Jasmine, Coconut and Vanilla.
Is ELAN or First Date better for summer or winter?
For summer, First Date is the stronger pick. For winter, First Date is the stronger pick. ELAN suits daytime wear; First Date suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in ELAN and First Date?
ELAN has top notes of Almond, heart notes of Jasmine, Liatris, Mimosa and Coconut, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Amber. 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.
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