First Date vs Figue De Vertu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Date takes 5 of 7 categories.
First DateChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Figue De VertuChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Date5/7
Figue De Vertu2/7
- 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
First DateSphinx FragrancesFigue De VertuAngelos Créations OlfactivesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
4.18/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 25%Had 6%Want 68%
Category winnerFirst DateRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
25%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
95 votes
58%Love
21%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
66 votes
Category winnerFirst DateMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Date
SillageFigue De Vertu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFigue De VertuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
coconut69%
powdery61%
woody100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
coconut77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and coconut
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
LimeGingerBergamotPomeloClary Sage
Heart
CoconutFigMimosa absoluteTuberoseJasmineHeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyChampaca
Base
SandalwoodSaltMineral notesCaramelAmbergrisHinoki WoodOakmossMusk
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Lime, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer95
Fall98
Winter95
Day85
Night100
Spring100
Summer88
Fall64
Winter20
Day100
Night48
Category winnerFirst DateMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,311
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#10,919
PerfumerAngelos Balamis
Launched—
Reviews8
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 →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…
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 Figue De Vertu?
First Date takes 5 of 7 categories. First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes; Figue De Vertu is rated 4.18/5 from 66 votes. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Figue De Vertu for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First Date or Figue De Vertu?
First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, Figue De Vertu 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Date or Figue De Vertu?
Figue De Vertu projects furthest (Figue De Vertu 66/100, First Date 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Date and Figue De Vertu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and coconut accords. Common notes include Coconut, Lime, Jasmine and Sandalwood.
Is First Date or Figue De Vertu better for summer or winter?
For summer, First Date is the stronger pick. For winter, First Date is the stronger pick. First Date suits evening wear; Figue De Vertu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Date and Figue De Vertu?
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. 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.
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