First Date vs Red Line 2654
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
First DateChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Red Line 2654Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First Date4/8
Red Line 26544/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Red Line 2654
- Community sentiment
- Red Line 2654
- Longevity
- First Date
- Sillage & projection
- Red Line 2654
- Value for money
- First Date
- Versatility
- First Date
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First Date
- Fragranxe ranking
- Red Line 2654
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First DateSphinx FragrancesRed Line 2654City RhythmWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
4.56/ 5 · 364 votes
Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%
Category winnerRed Line 2654Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
25%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
95 votes
73%Love
16%Like
7%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate
364 votes
Category winnerRed Line 2654Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Date
SillageRed Line 2654
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%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
coconut77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and amber
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
Blood OrangeCoconutSea SaltLimeJuniper BerriesHeliotrope
Heart2 to 4 hours
Sugar CaneMoroccan JasmineOsmanthusAlmondNutmeg
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaRumAmbergrisTonka Bean
Category winnerFirst DateLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer95
Fall98
Winter95
Day85
Night100
Spring84
Summer100
Fall39
Winter18
Day100
Night62
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#1,582
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews69
Category winnerRed Line 2654Higher 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 →Red Line 2654 by City Rhythm is a sun-drenched unisex fragrance that merges bright coastal citrus with sweet tropical indulgence. The scent opens with an energetic splash of blood orange, tart lime, and creamy coconut, dusted with mineral sea salt and aromatic juniper berries. As the initial brightness settles, warm s…
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 Red Line 2654?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes; Red Line 2654 is rated 4.56/5 from 364 votes. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Red Line 2654 for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First Date or Red Line 2654?
First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, Red Line 2654 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Date or Red Line 2654?
Projection is very close: Red Line 2654 63/100, First Date 62/100 for sillage.
Do First Date and Red Line 2654 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Coconut, Almond, Lime and Sea Salt.
Is First Date or Red Line 2654 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Red Line 2654 is the stronger pick. For winter, First Date is the stronger pick. First Date suits evening wear; Red Line 2654 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Date and Red Line 2654?
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. Red Line 2654 has top notes of Blood Orange, Coconut, Sea Salt and Lime, heart notes of Sugar Cane, Moroccan Jasmine, Osmanthus and Almond, a base of Vanilla, Rum, Ambergris and Tonka Bean.
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