Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber vs First Date
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Date takes 6 of 8 categories.
Island Sunset Sea Salt & AmberChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First DateChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber2/8
First Date6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- First Date
- Community sentiment
- Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber
- Longevity
- First Date
- Sillage & projection
- First Date
- Value for money
- Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber
- Versatility
- First Date
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First Date
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Date
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Island Sunset Sea Salt & AmberMarks & SpencerFirst DateSphinx FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 31%Had 22%Want 47%
4.17/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
Category winnerFirst DateRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
46%Like
15%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
52%Love
25%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
95 votes
Category winnerIsland Sunset Sea Salt & AmberMost 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 winnerIsland Sunset Sea Salt & AmberBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla90%
powdery80%
white floral70%
woody60%
salty50%
amber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
coconut69%
powdery61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, vanilla and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20 to 30 minutes
JasmineMandarin OrangeGinger
Heart2 to 3 hours
VanillaSea Salt
Base3 to 4 hours
AmberCashmere WoodSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
CoconutAlmondBay LeafThymeOrangeLimeAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Cashmere WoodSaffronSea SaltJasmineSandalwoodVirginia CedarCedarRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaAmbergrisCaramelAmberMuskTonka Bean
Category winnerFirst DateLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer100
Fall92
Winter58
Day100
Night73
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#20,265
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#10,026
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerFirst DateHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIsland Sunset Sea Salt & Amber by Marks & Spencer blends warm sweetness with a breezy coastal edge. The scent opens with bright mandarin orange and crisp ginger, accompanied by a soft petal touch of jasmine. Soon, a distinctive heart emerges where sweet vanilla balances mineral sea salt, evoking warm skin by the shore…
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, Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber or First Date?
First Date takes 6 of 8 categories. Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes; First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes. Choose Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber or First Date?
First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber or First Date?
First Date projects furthest (First Date 62/100, Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber and First Date smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Vanilla, Sea Salt and Amber.
Is Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber or First Date better for summer or winter?
For summer, Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber is the stronger pick. For winter, First Date is the stronger pick. Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber suits daytime wear; First Date suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber and First Date?
Island Sunset Sea Salt & Amber has top notes of Jasmine, Mandarin Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Vanilla and Sea Salt, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. 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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