Fragrance comparison

First Date vs Terra

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

4 wins

First Date

Sphinx Fragrances

4.1795 votes

Rank #9,264 AmberVanilla

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Terra

Paolo Gigli

4.2634 votes

Rank #32,613 PowderyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Date takes 4 of 8 categories.

First Date
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Terra
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First Date4/8

Terra3/8

Ratings & consensus: Terra
Community sentiment: Terra
Longevity: First Date
Sillage & projection: Terra
Value for money: First Date
Versatility: First Date
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: First Date

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

First DateSphinx Fragrances

TerraPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 71%

Category winnerTerraRating 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

41%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerTerraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityFirst Date

SillageTerra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value30

Category winnerFirst DateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

woody77%

coconut69%

powdery61%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

lactonic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and powdery

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

Top20-30 mins

MilkBig StrawberryCoconutAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

HeliotropeOrchidJasmine

Base7-9 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaWhite MuskAmberVirginia Cedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall98

Winter95

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer31

Fall77

Winter62

Day100

Night50

Category winnerFirst DateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex56

Women14

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

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Date 36%Casual 33%Work 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,264

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#32,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Terra by Paolo Gigli opens with an unusual flash of ripe garden strawberry steeped in warm whole milk and sweet coconut flakes. A brief squeeze of Amalfi lemon cuts the initial sweetness. The citrus evaporates within ten minutes, leaving behind a pillowy core of heliotrope, jasmine, and purple orchid that smells delig…

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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 Terra?

First Date takes 4 of 8 categories. First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes; Terra is rated 4.26/5 from 34 votes. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Terra for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Date or Terra?

First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, Terra 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Date or Terra?

Terra projects furthest (Terra 73/100, First Date 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Date and Terra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Coconut, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is First Date or Terra 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; Terra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Date and Terra?

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. Terra has top notes of Milk, Big Strawberry, Coconut and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, White Musk and Amber.