First Date vs Ocean
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Date takes 4 of 7 categories.
First DateChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
OceanChoose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First Date4/7
Ocean2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First Date
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- First Date
- Sillage & projection
- First Date
- Value for money
- Ocean
- Versatility
- First Date
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ocean
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First DateSphinx FragrancesOceanNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
4.08/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%
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
41%Love
32%Like
23%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
73 votes
Category winnerTieMost 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 winnerOceanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
coconut69%
powdery61%
aquatic100%
marine92%
ozonic84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody
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
Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron
Base
MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Saffron, Jasmine and Cedar. 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
Spring92
Summer100
Fall24
Winter14
Day100
Night47
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#8,323
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerOceanHigher 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 →Ocean by Nabeel is a 2023 unisex release that pairs clean sea breezes with soft summer flowers. The scent combines sharp lime and wet ozonic notes with a heart of powdery iris and airy lotus. It eventually settles on skin with a smooth base of white musk and sweet coconut, making it a reliable casual option for hot da…
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 Ocean?
First Date takes 4 of 7 categories. First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First Date or Ocean?
First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Date or Ocean?
First Date projects furthest (First Date 62/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Date and Ocean smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Coconut, Saffron, Jasmine and Cedar.
Is First Date or Ocean better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ocean is the stronger pick. For winter, First Date is the stronger pick. First Date suits evening wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Date and Ocean?
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. Ocean has top notes of Marine notes, Ozonic notes, Watery Notes and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Rose, Lotus, Driftwood and Cedar, a base of Musk, White Musk, Ambergris and Precious Woods.
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