Fleurie Violette vs First Date
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Fleurie VioletteChoose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
First DateChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Fleurie Violette3/7
First Date3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Fleurie Violette
- Community sentiment
- Fleurie Violette
- Longevity
- First Date
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Fleurie Violette
- Versatility
- First Date
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Date
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fleurie VioletteRiiffs PerfumesFirst DateSphinx FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.46/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 27%Had 2%Want 70%
4.17/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
Category winnerFleurie VioletteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
23%Like
11%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
35 votes
52%Love
25%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
95 votes
Category winnerFleurie VioletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Date
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFleurie VioletteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
coconut92%
amber84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
musky61%
amber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
coconut69%
powdery61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both vanilla, amber and coconut
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
White FlowersCashmere WoodRose
Heart
CoconutVanilla Bean
Base
AmberTonka BeanMusk
Top15-30 mins
CoconutAlmondBay LeafThymeOrangeLimeAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Cashmere WoodSaffronSea SaltJasmineSandalwoodVirginia CedarCedarRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaAmbergrisCaramelAmberMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Rose, Coconut and Amber. Durations are only published for First Date, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer53
Fall100
Winter100
Day84
Night100
Spring100
Summer95
Fall98
Winter95
Day85
Night100
Category winnerFirst DateMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,747
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#10,320
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerFirst DateHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFleurie Violette leans creamy, sweet, and softly floral from the start. White flowers and rose give it a feminine opening, but the coconut and vanilla heart quickly take over, settling into a musky amber base with tonka warmth. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy gourmand florals with a smooth, comforting fee…
Reviews →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…
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, Fleurie Violette or First Date?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Fleurie Violette is rated 4.46/5 from 35 votes; First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes. Choose Fleurie Violette for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Fleurie Violette or First Date?
They last about the same: First Date 78/100, Fleurie Violette 77/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Fleurie Violette or First Date?
Projection is very close: Fleurie Violette 62/100, First Date 62/100 for sillage.
Do Fleurie Violette and First Date smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and coconut accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Rose, Coconut and Amber.
Is Fleurie Violette or First Date better for summer or winter?
For summer, First Date is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleurie Violette is the stronger pick. Fleurie Violette suits evening wear; First Date suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fleurie Violette and First Date?
Fleurie Violette has top notes of White Flowers, Cashmere Wood and Rose, heart notes of Coconut and Vanilla Bean, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk. 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.
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