The Irreverents vs First Date
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Date takes 4 of 8 categories.
The IrreverentsChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
First DateChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
The Irreverents3/8
First Date4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- The Irreverents
- Community sentiment
- The Irreverents
- Longevity
- First Date
- Sillage & projection
- First Date
- Value for money
- First Date
- Versatility
- First Date
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Irreverents
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The IrreverentsEx NihiloFirst DateSphinx FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 24%Had 4%Want 72%
4.17/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
Category winnerThe IrreverentsRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
27%Like
12%Ok
3%Dislike
4%Hate
77 votes
52%Love
25%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
95 votes
Category winnerThe IrreverentsMost 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 winnerFirst DateBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
sweet91%
caramel83%
warm spicy74%
amber65%
soft spicy56%
amber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
coconut69%
powdery61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
SaffronPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelJasmine
Base6-10 hrs
VanillaTonka BeanAmbergris
Top15-30 mins
CoconutAlmondBay LeafThymeOrangeLimeAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Cashmere WoodSaffronSea SaltJasmineSandalwoodVirginia CedarCedarRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaAmbergrisCaramelAmberMuskTonka Bean
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer13
Fall100
Winter90
Day86
Night100
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#9,800
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#10,285
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerThe IrreverentsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Irreverents by Ex Nihilo blends rich, buttery caramel with toasted saffron and crisp pink pepper for an immediate rush of spicy sweetness. As it settles onto your skin, creamy jasmine flowers bloom before sinking into a plush foundation of warm vanilla, roasted tonka bean, and mineral ambergris. The scent brings t…
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, The Irreverents or First Date?
First Date takes 4 of 8 categories. The Irreverents is rated 4.26/5 from 77 votes; First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes. Choose The Irreverents for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, The Irreverents or First Date?
First Date lasts longest (First Date 78/100, The Irreverents 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Irreverents or First Date?
First Date projects furthest (First Date 62/100, The Irreverents 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Irreverents and First Date smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Caramel, Jasmine and Vanilla.
Is The Irreverents or First Date better for summer or winter?
For summer, First Date is the stronger pick. For winter, First Date is the stronger pick. The Irreverents suits evening wear; First Date suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Irreverents and First Date?
The Irreverents has top notes of Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Caramel and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. 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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