First Breath vs Sorrento
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
79%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
First BreathChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SorrentoChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First Breath2/4
Sorrento2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First Breath
- Sillage & projection
- Sorrento
- Value for money
- First Breath
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sorrento
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First BreathMasterpieceSorrentoVyvedasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
3.88/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
38%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Breath
SillageSorrento
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirst BreathBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
woody48%
green30%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
green77%
earthy69%
woody61%
Scent match79%Very similar · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeMandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
White FlowersBasilThyme
Base
PatchouliVetiverMusk
Top
BergamotLimeGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
BasilIrisLilacThyme
Base
VetiverPatchouliCostus
InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night33
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#69,924
PerfumerLeslie Girard
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#60,448
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSorrentoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst Breath by Masterpiece opens with a sharp burst of cold lime, tart grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange peel. The citrus punch immediately wakes up your nose before fresh culinary herbs take over. Green basil and crushed thyme bring an aromatic, savory edge that keeps the citrus blend crisp rather than sugary. …
Reviews →Vyvedas Sorrento opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and mandarin orange over a green heart of basil and thyme. Crisp lilac and powdery iris soften the initial citrus kick before earthy vetiver and patchouli ground the base. Designed as a refreshing citrus aromatic cologne, it shines in peak summer heat, casua…
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, First Breath or Sorrento?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. First Breath is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Sorrento is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose First Breath for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sorrento for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First Breath or Sorrento?
First Breath lasts longest (First Breath 60/100, Sorrento 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Breath or Sorrento?
Sorrento projects furthest (Sorrento 58/100, First Breath 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Breath and Sorrento smell similar?
Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit.
Is First Breath or Sorrento better for summer or winter?
First Breath suits daytime wear; Sorrento suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Breath and Sorrento?
First Breath has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of White Flowers, Basil and Thyme, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. Sorrento has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Basil, Iris, Lilac and Thyme, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Costus.
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