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Ellis Brooklyn First Date
Ellis Brooklyn

First Date

citrus
floral
coconut
gourmand
white floral
vanilla
fresh
Parfum · unisex

Ellis Brooklyn is a New York-based niche fragrance house founded by林 Stavely Ellis, known for creating approachable, high-quality perfumes that blend art and accessibility. The brand positions itself at the intersection of indie creativity and wearable sophistication.

First Date opens with neroli and Sicilian bergamot, giving it a bright, citrusy top that feels fresh and inviting. The heart shifts into creamy coconut milk and white florals, particularly lily-of-the-valley and damask rose, creating a soft, slightly gourmand sweetness that avoids being cloying. The base anchors everything with warm musk, vanilla, and amber, grounding the fragrance without heaviness. The overall composition reads as a modern floral with coconut and gourmand elements that keep it from feeling purely traditional.

This works best for someone seeking a versatile floral that reads feminine without being overtly girly, or masculine without being overly restrained. The sweetness makes it suitable for casual daytime wear but the structural complexity keeps it interesting enough for evening. It suits those drawn to The Heirloom, The Romantic, and The Raconteur sensibilities.

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Main Accordsreported by community
citrus
100%
floral
100%
coconut
100%
gourmand
100%
white floral
75%
vanilla
50%
fresh
50%
musky
50%
sweet
50%
fresh spicy
50%
powdery
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Neroli
Neroli
Distilled from bitter orange blossoms, neroli sits at the intersection of citrus and floral, bright and slightly waxy, with a honeyed depth that other citrus notes lack. It's one of the most complex natural ingredients in perfumery, simultaneously fresh and rich. A little neroli makes almost any fragrance feel expensive.
Sicilian Bergamot
Sicilian Bergamot
Magnolia
Magnolia
Creamy, lush, and faintly lemony, magnolia is a floral note with real presence, richer than peony but more accessible than jasmine. It has a velvety quality and a slight spice that stops it from being simply pretty. Used to add warmth and dimensionality to floral compositions.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Coconut Milk
Coconut Milk
Lily-of-the-Valley
Lily-of-the-Valley
Damask Rose
Damask Rose
The most storied rose variety in perfumery, Rosa damascena, grown primarily in Bulgaria and Turkey, produces an oil of unparalleled depth and complexity. It is simultaneously honeyed, spicy, and slightly green, with a richness no synthetic can fully match. When you smell 'rose' in a fine fragrance, this is most often what you're smelling.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HeirloomBest match89% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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The Romantic86% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

📚
The Raconteur82% match
You have depth, range, and a story for every bottle.

Cool, commanding, traditionally sweet. Refined iris, structured woods, elegant powdery authority.

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Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.
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Scent Profile
citrus100%
floral100%
coconut100%
gourmand100%
white floral75%
Fragrance Family
Floral
Parfum
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Ellis Brooklyn First Date— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: First Date is $26.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $26.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Ellis Brooklyn fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Ellis Brooklyn First Date? +
$26.00 at Ellis Brooklyn. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Ellis Brooklyn First Date smell like? +
Ellis Brooklyn is a New York-based niche fragrance house founded by林 Stavely Ellis, known for creating approachable, high-quality perfumes that blend art and accessibility. The brand positions itself at the intersection of indie creativity and wearable sophistication. First Date opens with neroli and Sicilian bergamot, giving it a bright, citrusy top that feels fresh and inviting. The heart shifts into creamy coconut milk and white florals, particularly lily-of-the-valley and damask rose, creating a soft, slightly gourmand sweetness that avoids being cloying. The base anchors everything with warm musk, vanilla, and amber, grounding the fragrance without heaviness. The overall composition reads as a modern floral with coconut and gourmand elements that keep it from feeling purely traditional. This works best for someone seeking a versatile floral that reads feminine without being overtly girly, or masculine without being overly restrained. The sweetness makes it suitable for casual daytime wear but the structural complexity keeps it interesting enough for evening. It suits those drawn to The Heirloom, The Romantic, and The Raconteur sensibilities.
What are the notes in Ellis Brooklyn First Date? +
Top: Neroli, Sicilian Bergamot, Magnolia. Heart: Coconut Milk, Lily-of-the-Valley, Damask Rose. Base: Musk, Vanilla, Amber.
What fragrance family is First Date? +
Ellis Brooklyn First Date belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an Parfum.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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