Fragrance comparison

Santalove vs First Kiss

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

Santalove

Nishane

3.6879 votes

Rank #13,646 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

First Kiss

Aura Budapest

5.009 votes

Rank #31,121 AmberLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Kiss takes 3 of 4 categories.

Santalove
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
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.

Santalove1/4

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: Santalove

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SantaloveNishane

First KissAura Budapest

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 18%Had 7%Want 75%

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

39%Love

23%Like

5%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

79 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFirst Kiss

SillageFirst Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value78

Category winnerFirst KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

amber100%

lavender90%

sweet80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

vanilla50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangBergamot

Heart

Sandalwood

Base

VanillaTonka Bean

Top

LavenderPeachBergamot

Heart

MyrrhYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliRose

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAlmondAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer35

Fall76

Winter88

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,646

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#31,121

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSantaloveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nishane Santalove opens with an unexpected tartness from bergamot alongside a thick ylang-ylang floral punch. As the initial sharpness settles after five minutes, creamy sandalwood takes center stage, supported by a heavy base of vanilla and tonka bean. The yellow floral top stays surprisingly persistent, giving the w…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Santalove or First Kiss?

First Kiss takes 3 of 4 categories. Santalove is rated 3.68/5 from 79 votes; First Kiss is rated 5.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Santalove for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. 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, Santalove or First Kiss?

First Kiss lasts longest (First Kiss 89/100, Santalove 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Santalove or First Kiss?

First Kiss projects furthest (First Kiss 83/100, Santalove 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Santalove and First Kiss smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Santalove or First Kiss better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Santalove and First Kiss?

Santalove has top notes of Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean. 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.