Fragrance comparison

First Date vs Bahrain Empire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

1 wins

First Date

Sphinx Fragrances

4.1795 votes

Rank #10,306 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Bahrain Empire

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #76,723 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Date takes 1 of 1 categories.

First Date
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Bahrain Empire
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

First Date1/1

Bahrain Empire0/1

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

First DateSphinx Fragrances

Bahrain EmpireThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

25%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

95 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

woody77%

coconut69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CoconutAlmondBay LeafThymeOrangeLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodSaffronSea SaltJasmineSandalwoodVirginia CedarCedarRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmbergrisCaramelAmberMuskTonka Bean

Notes

Cashmere WoodCotton CandyPink PepperTonka BeanClary SagePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotBay LeafMay RoseVanillaSaffron

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Cashmere Wood, Saffron and Vanilla. Durations are only published for First Date, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall98

Winter95

Day85

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex56

Women14

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#76,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFirst DateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Bahrain Empire by The Dua Brand is a complex unisex fragrance released in 2025. It leans heavily into woody and aromatic profiles, building on a foundation of cashmere wood, patchouli, and oud. This scent provides a dense, textured experience suitable for cooler evenings, acting as a bold addition to anyone seeking a …

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.

Do First Date and Bahrain Empire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Cashmere Wood, Saffron and Vanilla.

Is First Date or Bahrain Empire better for summer or winter?

First Date suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Date and Bahrain Empire?

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. Bahrain Empire features Cashmere Wood, Cotton Candy, Pink Pepper, Tonka Bean and Clary Sage.