First Date vs Trophee
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Date takes 4 of 7 categories.
First DateChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
TropheeChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
First Date4/7
Trophee3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Trophee
- Community sentiment
- Trophee
- Longevity
- First Date
- Sillage & projection
- First Date
- Value for money
- First Date
- Versatility
- First Date
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Trophee
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First DateSphinx FragrancesTropheeLancômeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
4.19/ 5 · 241 votes
Have 46%Had 24%Want 30%
Category winnerTropheeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
25%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
95 votes
49%Love
43%Like
4%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
192 votes
Category winnerTropheeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Date
SillageFirst Date
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%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
white floral69%
green61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody
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
Top
LimeAmalfi LemonBasilPetitgrain
Heart
JasmineBay LeafLavender
Base
oak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouliAmberFrench labdanumTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Lime, Amalfi Lemon and Jasmine. Durations are only published for First Date, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer95
Fall98
Winter95
Day85
Night100
Spring100
Summer94
Fall40
Winter18
Day–
Night–
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#4,644
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews46
Category winnerTropheeHigher 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 →Trophee is a classic green citrus chypre that opens with lime, lemon and basil, then settles into lavender, moss, woods and soft amber. It feels brisk, clean and distinctly old-school, with the kind of sporty elegance that suits lovers of vintage masculine freshies more than modern blue scents. If you enjoy Eau Sauvag…
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 Trophee?
First Date takes 4 of 7 categories. First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes; Trophee is rated 4.19/5 from 241 votes. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Trophee for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, First Date or Trophee?
First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, Trophee 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Date or Trophee?
First Date projects furthest (First Date 62/100, Trophee 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Date and Trophee smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Lime, Amalfi Lemon and Jasmine.
Is First Date or Trophee 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. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Date and Trophee?
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. Trophee has top notes of Lime, Amalfi Lemon, Basil and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Bay Leaf and Lavender, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.
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