Fragrance comparison

1948 vs Sun Kissed

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

2 wins

1948

Legacy

5.001 votes

Rank #44,963 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

86%scent match

Very similar

Sun Kissed

Lily of Vally

5.001 votes

Rank #49,572 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1948 takes 2 of 2 categories.

1948
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sun Kissed
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19482/2

Sun Kissed0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 1948
Fragranxe ranking: 1948

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1948Legacy

Sun KissedLily of Vally

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

musky61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

aquatic74%

amber65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match86%Very similar · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGingerGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesGeraniumRosemarySage

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumAmbroxanAmber

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesGeraniumSageRosemary

Base6-8 hrs

AmbroxanAmberLabdanum

Category winner1948Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 16%Party 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 16%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1948Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1948 by Legacy delivers a crisp splash of tart grapefruit, sharp ginger, and bergamot that wakes up the senses without smelling synthetic. The opening burst feels vibrant and brisk. Within twenty minutes, breezy water notes, garden sage, and herbal rosemary take center stage, softening the initial citrus bite into a c…

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Sun Kissed by Lily of Vally opens with an immediate splash of juicy grapefruit, sparkling bergamot, and a lively kick of fresh ginger. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts into a breezy heart of cooling water notes, crushed garden rosemary, and soft geranium that feels like walking along a sunny coa…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1948 or Sun Kissed?

1948 takes 2 of 2 categories. 1948 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sun Kissed is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1948 for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sun Kissed for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do 1948 and Sun Kissed smell similar?

Very similar: a 86% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Grapefruit and Water Notes.

Is 1948 or Sun Kissed better for summer or winter?

1948 suits daytime wear; Sun Kissed suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1948 and Sun Kissed?

1948 has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Grapefruit, heart notes of Water Notes, Geranium, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Labdanum, Ambroxan and Amber. Sun Kissed has top notes of Grapefruit, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Notes, Geranium, Sage and Rosemary, a base of Ambroxan, Amber and Labdanum.