Fragrance comparison

First Date vs Scarlet Rose

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

3 wins

First Date

Sphinx Fragrances

4.1795 votes

Rank #9,207 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Scarlet Rose

Flower Scents

3.001 votes

Rank #63,541 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Date takes 3 of 4 categories.

First Date
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Scarlet Rose
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

First Date3/4

Scarlet Rose1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First Date
Sillage & projection: First Date
Value for money: Scarlet Rose
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 Fragrances

Scarlet RoseFlower Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

25%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

95 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityFirst Date

SillageFirst Date

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value88

Category winnerScarlet RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

woody77%

coconut69%

powdery61%

rose100%

woody90%

musky80%

amber70%

floral60%

balsamic50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CoconutAlmondBay LeafThymeOrangeLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodSaffronSea SaltJasmineSandalwoodVirginia CedarCedarRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmbergrisCaramelAmberMuskTonka Bean

Top

Jasmine

Heart

Cashmere WoodRose

Base

VanillaAmberBalsamic Notes

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Jasmine, Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for First Date, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall98

Winter95

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex56

Women14

Date 34%Casual 32%Work 18%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#63,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFirst DateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First 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…

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Scarlet Rose by Flower Scents combines white floral jasmine with deep rose petal tones and plush cashmere wood. As the fragrance settles, warm amber and dark balsamic notes ground the sweet floral core with a subtle woody resin. It suits cool autumn evenings and crisp spring mornings when you want a cozy, resinous flo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First Date or Scarlet Rose?

First Date takes 3 of 4 categories. First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes; Scarlet Rose is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Scarlet Rose for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, First Date or Scarlet Rose?

First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, Scarlet Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Date or Scarlet Rose?

First Date projects furthest (First Date 62/100, Scarlet Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Date and Scarlet Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Jasmine, Rose and Vanilla.

Is First Date or Scarlet Rose better for summer or winter?

First Date suits evening wear; Scarlet Rose suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Date and Scarlet Rose?

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. Scarlet Rose has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Cashmere Wood and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Balsamic Notes.