Zircon vs First Date
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Date takes 5 of 8 categories.
ZirconChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First DateChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Zircon3/8
First Date5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Zircon
- Community sentiment
- Zircon
- Longevity
- First Date
- Sillage & projection
- First Date
- Value for money
- Zircon
- 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
ZirconPrisma ParfumsFirst DateSphinx FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 48%Had 6%Want 46%
4.17/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
Category winnerZirconRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
29%Like
2%Ok
2%Dislike
9%Hate
45 votes
52%Love
25%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
95 votes
Category winnerZirconMost 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 winnerZirconBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
marine77%
fresh spicy69%
salty61%
amber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
coconut69%
powdery61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop45 to 90 minutes
LimeBlood OrangeJuniper BerriesSea SaltCoconutHeliotrope
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineOsmanthusSugar CaneNutmegAlmond
Base5 to 8 hours
DriftwoodAmbergrisVanillaTonkaRum
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 seasonSpring77
Summer100
Fall30
Winter20
Day100
Night46
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#11,626
PerfumerIsaac Hilton
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#10,008
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerFirst DateHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotZircon by Prisma Parfums is a bright, woody citrus fragrance that combines brisk ocean air with sweet, sunlit fruit. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lime and blood orange alongside cool juniper berries and crisp sea salt. As the citrus sparkle settles, creamy coconut and heliotrope meet a sweet heart of sugar ca…
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, Zircon or First Date?
First Date takes 5 of 8 categories. Zircon is rated 4.24/5 from 45 votes; First Date is rated 4.17/5 from 95 votes. Choose Zircon for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose First Date for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Zircon or First Date?
They last about the same: First Date 78/100, Zircon 76/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Zircon or First Date?
First Date projects furthest (First Date 62/100, Zircon 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Zircon and First Date smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Sea Salt, Coconut and Jasmine.
Is Zircon or First Date better for summer or winter?
For summer, Zircon is the stronger pick. For winter, First Date is the stronger pick. Zircon suits daytime wear; First Date suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Zircon and First Date?
Zircon has top notes of Lime, Blood Orange, Juniper Berries and Sea Salt, heart notes of Jasmine, Osmanthus, Sugar Cane and Nutmeg, a base of Driftwood, Ambergris, Vanilla and Tonka. 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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