Epic Onix vs First Date
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Date takes 1 of 1 categories.
Epic OnixChoose it for a marine and amber character. Best in spring.
First DateChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Epic Onix0/1
First Date1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Date
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Epic OnixRisala EliteFirst DateSphinx FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%
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 hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%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
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmarine100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
coconut69%
powdery61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
White PepperLime
Heart
Sea NotesAmbergrisMusk
Base
VanillaWoodsy Notes
Top15-30 mins
CoconutAlmondBay LeafThymeOrangeLimeAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Cashmere WoodSaffronSea SaltJasmineSandalwoodVirginia CedarCedarRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaAmbergrisCaramelAmberMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLime, Ambergris, Musk 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
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer95
Fall98
Winter95
Day85
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,666
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,320
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerFirst DateHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEpic Onix opens with a sharp twist of lime and white pepper, then settles into a salty marine heart with ambergris and clean musk. As it dries down, the vanilla and woods soften the freshness and give it a smoother, warmer edge. This looks best suited to someone who wants an aquatic scent with more body than a simple …
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, Epic Onix or First Date?
First Date takes 1 of 1 categories. Epic Onix is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes. Choose Epic Onix for a marine and amber character. Best in spring. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Do Epic Onix and First Date smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Ambergris, Musk and Vanilla.
Is Epic Onix or First Date better for summer or winter?
First Date suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Epic Onix and First Date?
Epic Onix has top notes of White Pepper and Lime, heart notes of Sea Notes, Ambergris and Musk, a base of Vanilla and Woodsy Notes. 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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