First Date vs Insolent Ex
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Insolent Ex takes 3 of 4 categories.
First DateChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Insolent ExChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
First Date1/4
Insolent Ex3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Insolent Ex
- Sillage & projection
- Insolent Ex
- Value for money
- Insolent Ex
- 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 FragrancesInsolent ExInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%
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
80%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInsolent Ex
SillageInsolent Ex
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInsolent ExBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
coconut69%
powdery61%
vanilla100%
amber92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
white floral69%
caramel61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and sweet
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
Pink PepperSaffron
Heart
JasmineCaramel
Base
Tonka BeanAmbergrisVanilla
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Vanilla and Ambergris. 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
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#10,285
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#38,952
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Insolent Ex by Insider Parfums opens with a sharp, spicy burst of pink pepper and saffron before settling into a warm, caramel-heavy heart. This oriental vanilla fragrance for men and women suits cooler weather, providing a cozy, sweet presence on the skin during autumn evenings. It offers a modern, balanced alternati…
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 Insolent Ex?
Insolent Ex takes 3 of 4 categories. First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes; Insolent Ex is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Insolent Ex for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, First Date or Insolent Ex?
Insolent Ex lasts longest (Insolent Ex 90/100, First Date 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Date or Insolent Ex?
Insolent Ex projects furthest (Insolent Ex 75/100, First Date 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Date and Insolent Ex smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Vanilla and Ambergris.
Is First Date or Insolent Ex better for summer or winter?
First Date suits evening wear; Insolent Ex suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Date and Insolent Ex?
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. Insolent Ex has top notes of Pink Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine and Caramel, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambergris and Vanilla.
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