First Date vs Lime Sands
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Date takes 8 of 8 categories.
First DateChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Lime SandsChoose it for a citrus and salty character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Date8/8
Lime Sands0/8
- Ratings & consensus
- First Date
- Community sentiment
- First Date
- Longevity
- First Date
- Sillage & projection
- First Date
- Value for money
- First Date
- Versatility
- First Date
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First Date
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Date
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First DateSphinx FragrancesLime SandsSkylarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
3.42/ 5 · 175 votes
Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%
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
22%Love
25%Like
29%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
175 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 winnerFirst DateBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
coconut69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
salty92%
marine84%
white floral77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody 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
Top15-30 mins
LimeSea SaltVerbena
Heart1-2 hrs
Coconut WaterLily-of-the-ValleyOrange Blossom
Base3-4 hrs
DriftwoodMuskVanilla
Category winnerFirst DateLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer95
Fall98
Winter95
Day85
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter9
Day100
Night13
Category winnerFirst DateMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,320
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#15,433
PerfumerDoug Falcone
Launched—
Reviews49
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 →Lime Sands by Skylar delivers an instant splash of tart green lime, bright verbena, and coarse sea salt that smells like sitting oceanfront with a chilled cocktail. As the sharp citrus settles, smooth coconut water and subtle orange blossom soften the edges, keeping the scent breezy rather than sugary. The base dries …
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 Lime Sands?
First Date takes 8 of 8 categories. First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes; Lime Sands is rated 3.42/5 from 175 votes. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Lime Sands for a citrus and salty character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First Date or Lime Sands?
First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, Lime Sands 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Date or Lime Sands?
First Date projects furthest (First Date 62/100, Lime Sands 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Date and Lime Sands smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime, Sea Salt, Vanilla and Musk.
Is First Date or Lime Sands 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; Lime Sands suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Date and Lime Sands?
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. Lime Sands has top notes of Lime, Sea Salt and Verbena, heart notes of Coconut Water, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom, a base of Driftwood, Musk and Vanilla.
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