Fragrance comparison

First Date vs The Way You Kiss Me

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

5 wins

First Date

Sphinx Fragrances

4.1795 votes

Rank #9,405 AmberVanilla

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60%scent match

Closely related

The Way You Kiss Me

Devertere

4.0026 votes

Rank #35,594 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Date takes 5 of 8 categories.

First Date
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
The Way You Kiss Me
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

First Date5/8

The Way You Kiss Me2/8

Ratings & consensus: First Date
Community sentiment: First Date
Longevity: First Date
Sillage & projection: The Way You Kiss Me
Value for money: The Way You Kiss Me
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

The Way You Kiss MeDevertere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 35%Had 2%Want 63%

Category winnerFirst DateRating 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

42%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerFirst DateMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFirst Date

SillageThe Way You Kiss Me

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value68

Category winnerThe Way You Kiss MeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

woody77%

coconut69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, sweet and vanilla

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

Top15-30 mins

OatmilkAlmond MilkCaramelBergamotCoconutCandied Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RiceSaffronMilkshakeCashmere WoodPeachCotton Candy

Base6-10 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodOudPatchouliMuskAmberVanillaBenzoin

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall98

Winter95

Day85

Night100

Spring77

Summer54

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night92

Category winnerFirst DateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex56

Women14

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

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Date 35%Casual 30%Work 20%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#35,594

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Devertere's The Way You Kiss Me feels like stepping into an artisan bakery right after an autumn rain. It opens with rich caramel, steamed oatmilk, and a bright splash of candied orange that cuts through the initial dessert sweetness. The scent never collapses into a syrupy mess. Instead, soft steamed rice, creamy alm…

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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 The Way You Kiss Me?

First Date takes 5 of 8 categories. First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes; The Way You Kiss Me is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose The Way You Kiss Me for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Date or The Way You Kiss Me?

First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, The Way You Kiss Me 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Date or The Way You Kiss Me?

The Way You Kiss Me projects furthest (The Way You Kiss Me 65/100, First Date 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Date and The Way You Kiss Me smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Coconut, Cashmere Wood, Saffron and Sandalwood.

Is First Date or The Way You Kiss Me 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; The Way You Kiss Me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Date and The Way You Kiss Me?

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 Way You Kiss Me has top notes of Oatmilk, Almond Milk, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Rice, Saffron, Milkshake and Cashmere Wood, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Oud and Patchouli.