Fragrance comparison

Ephemeral vs First Kiss

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 163 ratings analysed

Ephemeral

Parfums Vintage

5.001 votes

Rank #59,077 FloralWoody

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73%scent match

Closely related

First Kiss

Be Layered

3.79162 votes

Rank #5,049 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ephemeral
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Kiss
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ephemeral2/4

First Kiss2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EphemeralParfums Vintage

First KissBe Layered

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

3.79/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

8%Hate

162 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEphemeral

SillageEphemeral

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value67

Category winnerFirst KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both floral, rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LitchiRhubarbBergamotNutmeg

Heart3 to 4 hours

PetaliaTurkish RosePeonyCedar

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaCashmeranHaitian VetiverOlibanum

Notes

RhubarbTurkish RoseLitchiPeonyNutmegMuskIncensePetaliaCedarVetiverCashmeranVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Rhubarb, Nutmeg and Petalia. Durations are only published for Ephemeral, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex9

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerFirst KissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ephemeral by Parfums Vintage is a crisp floral fruity fragrance built around bright tartness and velvety petals. The scent starts with an assertive burst of tangy rhubarb, juicy litchi, and sparkling bergamot, accented by a warm touch of nutmeg. In the heart, fresh Turkish rose and peony combine with synthetic floral …

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First Kiss by Be Layered opens with a punch of tart litchi and green rhubarb. That sharp fruity bite immediately shifts into a dense Turkish rose and sweet peony heart. As it warms on skin, cashmeran and soft musk smooth out the crisp floral edges, creating a sugary, dense trail. It projects with noticeable intensity …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ephemeral or First Kiss?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ephemeral is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; First Kiss is rated 3.79/5 from 162 votes. Choose Ephemeral for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Kiss for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ephemeral or First Kiss?

Ephemeral lasts longest (Ephemeral 80/100, First Kiss 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ephemeral or First Kiss?

Ephemeral projects furthest (Ephemeral 75/100, First Kiss 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ephemeral and First Kiss smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Litchi, Rhubarb, Nutmeg and Petalia.

Is Ephemeral or First Kiss better for summer or winter?

Ephemeral suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ephemeral and First Kiss?

Ephemeral has top notes of Litchi, Rhubarb, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Petalia, Turkish Rose, Peony and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Cashmeran, Haitian Vetiver and Olibanum. First Kiss features Rhubarb, Turkish Rose, Litchi, Peony and Nutmeg.