Fragrance comparison

7 vs Sorbet

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Fragrance Kitchen

4.2015 votes

Rank #46,051 VanillaSweet

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64%scent match

Closely related

Sorbet

Twinkle Apothecary · 2019

4.001 votes

Rank #63,142 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

7 takes 3 of 4 categories.

7
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sorbet
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money.

73/4

Sorbet1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 7
Sillage & projection: 7
Value for money: Sorbet
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 7

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

7The Fragrance Kitchen

SorbetTwinkle Apothecary

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.00/ 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

47%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity7

Sillage7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSorbetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet86%

citrus72%

amber58%

rose44%

powdery30%

sweet100%

vanilla91%

amber83%

citrus74%

floral65%

fruity56%

Scent match64%Closely related · both vanilla, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SugarBergamotLemon

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

VanillaBenzoinAmber

Notes

LemonRed BerriesVanillaSugarRhododendronBenzoinCO2 ExtractsOily Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSugar, Lemon, Vanilla and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Sorbet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 43%Work 29%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,142

PerfumerStefanie Grant-Cassel

Launched2019

Reviews0

Category winner7Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

7 by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bergamot, softened immediately by a dusting of granulated sugar. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, fresh rose and white jasmine bloom across the skin, giving the sweet opening a clear floral structure. The dry down relies on warm vanilla, rich benz…

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Twinkle Apothecary Sorbet captures the brisk bite of freshly scooped lemon Italian ice on a warm pavement. The first spray delivers tart Meyer lemon peel and juicy red berries that smell mouthwateringly real. The citrus hits immediately. There is a brief solvent lift before the botanical carrier oils settle flat again…

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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, 7 or Sorbet?

7 takes 3 of 4 categories. 7 is rated 4.20/5 from 15 votes; Sorbet is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 7 for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sorbet for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, 7 or Sorbet?

7 lasts longest (7 76/100, Sorbet 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 7 or Sorbet?

7 projects furthest (7 63/100, Sorbet 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 7 and Sorbet smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Sugar, Lemon, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is 7 or Sorbet better for summer or winter?

7 suits daytime wear; Sorbet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 7 and Sorbet?

7 has top notes of Sugar, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin and Amber. Sorbet features Lemon, Red Berries, Vanilla, Sugar and Rhododendron.