First Date vs Flamboyant
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Date takes 6 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.
FlamboyantChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
First Date6/7
Flamboyant1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First Date
- Community sentiment
- First Date
- Longevity
- First Date
- Sillage & projection
- First Date
- Value for money
- Flamboyant
- 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 FragrancesFlamboyantOriflameWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
3.77/ 5 · 313 votes
Have 51%Had 49%Want 0%
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
25%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
313 votes
Category winnerFirst DateMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Date
SillageFirst Date
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFlamboyantBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
coconut69%
powdery61%
fresh spicy100%
citrus86%
warm spicy72%
aromatic58%
woody44%
powdery30%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody and powdery
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
OrangeAmalfi LemonGrapefruitLimeBergamot
Heart
PepperBay LeafCardamomNutmeg
Base
SandalwoodMuskoak mossVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Orange, Lime and Amalfi Lemon. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter84
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFirst DateMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,306
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#12,572
PerfumerFrancoise Caron
Launched—
Reviews22
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 →Flamboyant by Oriflame opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and lime that immediately cuts through the air. Francoise Caron constructed this 2010 eau de toilette to transition rapidly from bright citrus into a heavy, aromatic heart dominated by crushed black pepper, cardamom, and bay leaf…
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 Flamboyant?
First Date takes 6 of 7 categories. First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes; Flamboyant is rated 3.77/5 from 313 votes. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Flamboyant for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, First Date or Flamboyant?
First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, Flamboyant 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Date or Flamboyant?
First Date projects furthest (First Date 62/100, Flamboyant 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Date and Flamboyant smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Orange, Lime and Amalfi Lemon.
Is First Date or Flamboyant 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. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Date and Flamboyant?
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. Flamboyant has top notes of Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Lime, heart notes of Pepper, Bay Leaf, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.
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