First Date vs Basile Young
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Date takes 3 of 4 categories.
First DateChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Basile YoungChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Date3/4
Basile Young1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First Date
- Sillage & projection
- Basile Young
- Value for money
- First Date
- 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 FragrancesBasile YoungBasileWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 14%Had 19%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
25%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
95 votes
83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Date
SillageBasile Young
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirst DateBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
coconut69%
powdery61%
floral100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
violet77%
fresh69%
woody61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CoconutAlmondBay LeafThymeOrangeLimeAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Cashmere WoodSaffronSea SaltJasmineSandalwoodVirginia CedarCedarRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaAmbergrisCaramelAmberMuskTonka Bean
Top
LimeMimosaBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
VioletLilacAlmondLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
Virginia CedarAmberVanille
InformationalShared notesAlmond, Lime, Amalfi Lemon and Jasmine. Durations are only published for First Date, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer95
Fall98
Winter95
Day85
Night100
Spring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night50
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#10,263
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#39,730
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFirst DateHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst 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 →Basile Young by Basile delivers a crisp opening of Amalfi lemon and green mimosa before settling into a soft, powdery heart of lilac and violet. The base reveals dry Virginia cedar and warm vanilla. Ideal for mild spring mornings, this fragrance suits casual wear, offering a nostalgic, clean floral trail that avoids t…
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 Date or Basile Young?
First Date takes 3 of 4 categories. First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes; Basile Young is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Basile Young for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First Date or Basile Young?
First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, Basile Young 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Date or Basile Young?
Basile Young projects furthest (Basile Young 67/100, First Date 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Date and Basile Young smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Almond, Lime, Amalfi Lemon and Jasmine.
Is First Date or Basile Young better for summer or winter?
First Date suits evening wear; Basile Young suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Date and Basile Young?
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. Basile Young has top notes of Lime, Mimosa, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Lilac, Almond and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille.
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