Fragrance comparison

His My First vs SANDAL WOOD

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

His My First

Leesh Fragrances

5.002 votes

Rank #50,147 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

SANDAL WOOD

LAVVIE PERFUMES

4.128 votes

Rank #49,165 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SANDAL WOOD takes 4 of 5 categories.

His My First
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SANDAL WOOD
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

His My First1/5

SANDAL WOOD4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: SANDAL WOOD
Sillage & projection: SANDAL WOOD
Value for money: His My First
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): SANDAL WOOD
Fragranxe ranking: SANDAL WOOD

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

His My FirstLeesh Fragrances

SANDAL WOODLAVVIE PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

63%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySANDAL WOOD

SillageSANDAL WOOD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value64

Category winnerHis My FirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber88%

citrus77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

warm spicy42%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

tuberose77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black PepperBergamotAmberCedarwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperCinnamonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseYlang-YlangCedarwoodJasmine

Base8-10 hrs

SandalwoodAmberVanilla

Category winnerSANDAL WOODLongest dry-down: 8-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring17

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 22%Party 14%

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

Date 40%Party 30%Work 16%Casual 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSANDAL WOODHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

His My First by Leesh Fragrances offers a dependable blend of snappy black pepper, bright bergamot, dry cedarwood, and resinous amber. It is built for everyday versatility. You get a sharp, zesty burst right out of the nozzle that settles into a grounded, woody warmth within twenty minutes. This scent works reliably f…

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Sandal Wood by Lavvie Perfumes delivers a bold, creamy woody scent with a rich burst of warming spices and lush florals. The opening hits immediately with sharp black pepper and sweet cinnamon cut by zesty bergamot, giving way to a dense heart of velvety tuberose, jasmine, and cedarwood. As it settles onto the skin, s…

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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, His My First or SANDAL WOOD?

SANDAL WOOD takes 4 of 5 categories. His My First is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; SANDAL WOOD is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose His My First for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose SANDAL WOOD for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, His My First or SANDAL WOOD?

SANDAL WOOD lasts longest (SANDAL WOOD 91/100, His My First 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, His My First or SANDAL WOOD?

SANDAL WOOD projects furthest (SANDAL WOOD 79/100, His My First 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do His My First and SANDAL WOOD smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Amber and Cedarwood.

Is His My First or SANDAL WOOD better for summer or winter?

His My First suits daytime wear; SANDAL WOOD suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in His My First and SANDAL WOOD?

His My First features Black Pepper, Bergamot, Amber and Cedarwood. SANDAL WOOD has top notes of Black Pepper, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Cedarwood and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla.