First Date vs Vetiver Mystique
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
First DateChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Vetiver MystiqueChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
First Date2/4
Vetiver Mystique2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vetiver Mystique
- Sillage & projection
- First Date
- Value for money
- Vetiver Mystique
- 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 FragrancesVetiver MystiquePerito MorenoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 35%Had 4%Want 61%
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
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVetiver Mystique
SillageFirst Date
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVetiver MystiqueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
coconut69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
fresh spicy70%
sweet60%
green50%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both 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
Top
Calabrian bergamotYellow MandarinPink PepperOrange BlossomSicilian LemonLitsea CubebaBlood OrangeBlack Pepper
Heart
Brazilian RosewoodBulgarian RoseDamask RoseEucalyptusPalmarosaMarjoramVetiverDavana
Base
Tonka BeanCedarwoodWormwoodVanillaBenzoinTobaccoHo WoodNutmeg
InformationalShared notesRose, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. 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
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
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#10,320
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#32,922
PerfumerNitish Dixit
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Vetiver Mystique opens with a burst of Calabrian bergamot, Kaffir lime, and sharp pink pepper before settling into an earthy heart of Haitian vetiver, damask rose, and aromatic fir. Designed by Nitish Dixit for Perito Moreno, this unisex scent balances crisp citrus brightness against dense resinous woods like cedarwoo…
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 Vetiver Mystique?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes; Vetiver Mystique is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vetiver Mystique for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, First Date or Vetiver Mystique?
They last about the same: Vetiver Mystique 80/100, First Date 78/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, First Date or Vetiver Mystique?
First Date projects furthest (First Date 62/100, Vetiver Mystique 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Date and Vetiver Mystique smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Rose, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
Is First Date or Vetiver Mystique better for summer or winter?
First Date suits evening wear; Vetiver Mystique suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Date and Vetiver Mystique?
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. Vetiver Mystique has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Yellow Mandarin, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Bulgarian Rose, Damask Rose and Eucalyptus, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood, Wormwood and Vanilla.
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