Fragrance comparison

Heat vs First Kiss

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,834 ratings analysed

Heat

Beyoncé

3.313,825 votes

Rank #4,321 SweetFruity

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38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

First Kiss

Aura Budapest

5.009 votes

Rank #35,547 AmberLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Kiss takes 3 of 4 categories.

Heat
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
First Kiss
Choose it for a amber and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Heat1/4

First Kiss3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First Kiss
Sillage & projection: First Kiss
Value for money: First Kiss
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Heat

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

HeatBeyoncé

First KissAura Budapest

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 3,825 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

3,643 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFirst Kiss

SillageFirst Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value78

Category winnerFirst KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

amber84%

almond77%

floral69%

powdery61%

amber100%

lavender90%

sweet80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

vanilla50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PeachOrchidMagnoliaNeroli

Heart

AlmondMacaronsMuskHoneysuckle

Base

AmberTonka BeanSequoia

Top

LavenderPeachBergamot

Heart

MyrrhYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliRose

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAlmondAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Neroli, Almond and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,321

PerfumerClaude Dir, Olivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews252

Overall rank#35,547

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHeatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Heat by Beyoncé is a warm oriental vanilla fragrance anchored in deep amber and sequoia wood. It offers a punch of peach and almond that feels ready for evening wear or cold nights. This 2010 release balances its syrupy sweetness with a musky heart, making it a bold, noticeable scent for those who prefer modern, asser…

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First Kiss by Aura Budapest opens with a vibrant burst of lavender and peach, creating a bright aromatic introduction. As it settles, a floral heart of jasmine and rose emerges, eventually softening into a warm base of vanilla, sandalwood, and tonka bean. This extrait de parfum offers a rich, long-lasting presence, id…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Heat or First Kiss?

First Kiss takes 3 of 4 categories. Heat is rated 3.31/5 from 3,825 votes; First Kiss is rated 5.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Heat for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose First Kiss for a amber and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Heat or First Kiss?

First Kiss lasts longest (First Kiss 89/100, Heat 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heat or First Kiss?

First Kiss projects furthest (First Kiss 83/100, Heat 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heat and First Kiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Neroli, Almond and Musk.

Is Heat or First Kiss better for summer or winter?

First Kiss suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heat and First Kiss?

Heat has top notes of Peach, Orchid, Magnolia and Neroli, heart notes of Almond, Macarons, Musk and Honeysuckle, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Sequoia. First Kiss has top notes of Lavender, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Myrrh, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.