First Date vs Lemon Cake
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
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.
Lemon CakeChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Date6/7
Lemon Cake1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First Date
- Community sentiment
- First Date
- Longevity
- First Date
- Sillage & projection
- First Date
- Value for money
- Lemon Cake
- 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 FragrancesLemon CakeOakchaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
3.89/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 52%Had 6%Want 42%
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
43%Love
26%Like
14%Ok
11%Dislike
6%Hate
35 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 winnerLemon CakeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
coconut69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
sweet86%
vanilla72%
powdery58%
coconut44%
aromatic30%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla 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
LemonOrangeLimePetitgrain
Heart
BiscuitCoconutOrange BlossomAlmond
Base
VanillaMeringueCaramelMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Almond, Orange and Lime. 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
Summer82
Fall41
Winter29
Day100
Night20
Category winnerFirst DateMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,285
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#35,564
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 →Oakcha Lemon Cake opens with a bright burst of sugary lemon zest, tart lime, and juicy orange that smells like fresh lemon curd spread over warm pastry. As the citrus sparkle settles, the scent shifts into a bakery sweet heart of crunchy almond biscuit, grated coconut, and soft orange blossom petals. The base lingers …
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 Lemon Cake?
First Date takes 6 of 7 categories. First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes; Lemon Cake is rated 3.89/5 from 35 votes. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Lemon Cake for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First Date or Lemon Cake?
First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, Lemon Cake 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Date or Lemon Cake?
First Date projects furthest (First Date 62/100, Lemon Cake 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Date and Lemon Cake smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Coconut, Almond, Orange and Lime.
Is First Date or Lemon Cake 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; Lemon Cake suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Date and Lemon Cake?
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. Lemon Cake has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Lime and Petitgrain, heart notes of Biscuit, Coconut, Orange Blossom and Almond, a base of Vanilla, Meringue, Caramel and Musk.
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