Fragrance comparison

Ispazon vs First Date

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 336 ratings analysed

Ispazon

Parfums de Marly

3.77241 votes

Rank #11,917 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

First Date

Sphinx Fragrances

4.1795 votes

Rank #9,465 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Date takes 7 of 8 categories.

Ispazon
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Date
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Ispazon0/8

First Date7/8

Ratings & consensus: First Date
Community sentiment: First Date
Longevity: First Date
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: First Date
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

IspazonParfums de Marly

First DateSphinx Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 241 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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 hate

36%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

241 votes

52%Love

25%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerFirst DateMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFirst Date

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value64

Category winnerFirst DateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

camphor61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

woody77%

coconut69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafThymeOrangeLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmberVanille

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 season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter39

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer95

Fall98

Winter95

Day85

Night100

Category winnerFirst DateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 16%Party 10%

Men30

Unisex56

Women14

Date 34%Casual 32%Work 18%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,917

PerfumerJacques Flori

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#9,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerFirst DateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Ispazon starts with a sharp, brisk splash of Amalfi lemon, green lime, and crushed bay leaf. You immediately notice a savory, culinary warmth from dry garden thyme cutting right through the zesty citrus peel. As the initial alcoholic vapor lifts off your skin, the scent shifts toward clean Virginia ce…

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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…

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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, Ispazon or First Date?

First Date takes 7 of 8 categories. Ispazon is rated 3.77/5 from 241 votes; First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes. Choose Ispazon for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ispazon or First Date?

First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, Ispazon 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ispazon or First Date?

Projection is very close: Ispazon 62/100, First Date 62/100 for sillage.

Do Ispazon and First Date smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Thyme, Orange and Lime.

Is Ispazon or First Date better for summer or winter?

For summer, First Date is the stronger pick. For winter, First Date is the stronger pick. Ispazon suits daytime wear; First Date suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ispazon and First Date?

Ispazon has top notes of Bay Leaf, Thyme, Orange and Lime, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille. 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.