Question 1

What's the difference between First Date and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

First Date is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Sphinx Fragrances (2022) dominated by Amber accords. By the Fireplace is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Martin Margiela (2015) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Amber, Vanilla, Woody, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, First Date or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, First Date scores 4.16/5 vs By the Fireplace at 4.22/5. By the Fireplace's standout strength: Unique and distinctive scent profile. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do First Date and By the Fireplace smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 5 accords, including Amber, Vanilla, Woody, Powdery, Musky. By the Fireplace: By the Fireplace receives mixed community sentiment, with users recognizing it as a distinctive fragrance that works best in specific contexts.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, First Date or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits First Date vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

First Date scores highest for spring wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. First Date leans evening, By the Fireplace leans evening.

First Date vs By the Fireplace

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (1)

Uniek voor First Date (20)

Uniek voor By the Fireplace (8)

Gedeelde akkoorden (5)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — By the Fireplace

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	First Date	By the Fireplace
Merk	Sphinx Fragrances	Maison Martin Margiela
Jaar	2022	2015
Beoordeling	4.16	4.22
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	22	9