First Date vs The Apex
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Date takes 3 of 5 categories.
First DateChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
The ApexChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
First Date3/5
The Apex2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First Date
- Sillage & projection
- The Apex
- Value for money
- First Date
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- The Apex
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Date
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First DateSphinx FragrancesThe ApexMaison YusifWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
25%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
95 votes
75%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Date
SillageThe Apex
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%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
AmbrocenidePineappleRumSea SaltAlgaeCoconut
Heart2 to 3 hours
MossDavanaRoseGeraniumCedarNardLimeCucumber
Base8 to 12+ hours
SandalwoodAmberVanillaMyrrhSaffronAmbroxanFrankincense
Category winnerThe ApexLongest dry-down: 8 to 12+ hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer95
Fall98
Winter95
Day85
Night100
Spring50
Summer50
Fall75
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#64,354
PerfumerYusif Meizongo Jnr
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →The Apex by Maison Yusif is an oriental perfume launched in 2024, composed by perfumer Yusif Meizongo Jnr. It blends a tropical, marine opening with a dense resinous base. The fragrance begins with sweet pineapple, coconut, dark rum, algae, and sea salt, lifted by ambrocenide. As it develops, a green and floral core o…
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 The Apex?
First Date takes 3 of 5 categories. First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes; The Apex is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose The Apex for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, First Date or The Apex?
First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, The Apex 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Date or The Apex?
The Apex projects furthest (The Apex 75/100, First Date 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Date and The Apex smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Coconut, Lime, Saffron and Sea Salt.
Is First Date or The Apex better for summer or winter?
First Date suits evening wear; The Apex suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Date and The Apex?
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. The Apex has top notes of Ambrocenide, Pineapple, Rum and Sea Salt, heart notes of Moss, Davana, Rose and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Myrrh.
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