14 community ratings

First Date

2022UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

8.2/ 10

Community score
14 ratings

Sphinx First Date is a floral, woody unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with the soft sweetness of vanilla and caramel.

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How does it perform?

From 18 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.7 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Coconut Thyme Orange Almond Amalfi lemon

Amalfi lime

Bay leaf

Heart notesfirst few hours

Cashmere wood Lily of the valley Virginia cedar Jasmine Sandalwood Saffron Cedar Sea salt Rose

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Musk Caramel Vanilla Tonka bean Ambergris Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Woody
Creamy

What does First Date smell like?

It opens on Amalfi lemon, Amalfi lime and orange, while coconut and almond soften that brightness with a creamy sweetness. In the heart, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley sit alongside cedar and sandalwood. Vanilla, caramel and tonka bean dominate the base, wrapped in amber and musk.

Sweet and fruity, it leans towards easy everyday wear and reads comfortably on both men and women. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. Afnan Perfumes Floral Bouquet and Pana Dora Dorasima share a close profile.