Fragrance comparison

Figue De Vertu vs First Date

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 161 ratings analysed

Figue De Vertu

Angelos Créations Olfactives

4.1866 votes

Rank #10,919 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

First Date

Sphinx Fragrances

4.1795 votes

Rank #10,311 AmberVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Date takes 5 of 7 categories.

Figue De Vertu
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, 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.

Figue De Vertu2/7

First Date5/7

Ratings & consensus: First Date
Community sentiment: First Date
Longevity: First Date
Sillage & projection: Figue De Vertu
Value for money: Figue De Vertu
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

Figue De VertuAngelos Créations Olfactives

First DateSphinx Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 68%

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

58%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

66 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFirst Date

SillageFigue De Vertu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value64

Category winnerFigue De VertuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

coconut77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

woody77%

coconut69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and coconut

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeGingerBergamotPomeloClary Sage

Heart

CoconutFigMimosa absoluteTuberoseJasmineHeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyChampaca

Base

SandalwoodSaltMineral notesCaramelAmbergrisHinoki WoodOakmossMusk

Top15-30 mins

CoconutAlmondBay LeafThymeOrangeLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodSaffronSea SaltJasmineSandalwoodVirginia CedarCedarRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmbergrisCaramelAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLime, Coconut, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for First Date, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall64

Winter20

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer95

Fall98

Winter95

Day85

Night100

Category winnerFirst DateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex86

Women3

Men30

Unisex56

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,919

PerfumerAngelos Balamis

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#10,311

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerFirst DateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Figue De Vertu opens with sharp lime, pomelo, and snappy clary sage before shifting into a milky fig and coconut heart. Mineral salt, creamy sandalwood, and dry hinoki wood balance the sweetness on skin. Built for warm summer afternoons and coastal humidity, this unisex scent brings a green, salty twist to classic fru…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Figue De Vertu or First Date?

First Date takes 5 of 7 categories. Figue De Vertu is rated 4.18/5 from 66 votes; First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes. Choose Figue De Vertu for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. 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, Figue De Vertu or First Date?

First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, Figue De Vertu 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Figue De Vertu or First Date?

Figue De Vertu projects furthest (Figue De Vertu 66/100, First Date 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Figue De Vertu and First Date smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and coconut accords. Common notes include Lime, Coconut, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Figue De Vertu or First Date better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Figue De Vertu and First Date?

Figue De Vertu has top notes of Lime, Ginger, Bergamot and Pomelo, heart notes of Coconut, Fig, Mimosa absolute and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Salt, Mineral notes and Caramel. 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.