Fragrance comparison

A Perfume In Rose vs Sexy Sunset

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 266 ratings analysed

4 wins

A Perfume In Rose

Zara

4.35133 votes

Rank #7,495 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Sexy Sunset

Michael Kors

3.81133 votes

Rank #25,047 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Perfume In Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

A Perfume In Rose
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Sexy Sunset
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

A Perfume In Rose4/7

Sexy Sunset3/7

Ratings & consensus: A Perfume In Rose
Community sentiment: A Perfume In Rose
Longevity: Sexy Sunset
Sillage & projection: Sexy Sunset
Value for money: A Perfume In Rose
Versatility: Sexy Sunset
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Perfume In Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Perfume In RoseZara

Sexy SunsetMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerA Perfume In RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

133 votes

36%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerA Perfume In RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySexy Sunset

SillageSexy Sunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value51

Category winnerA Perfume In RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

floral88%

fruity77%

rose65%

sweet53%

aquatic42%

floral100%

fruity90%

woody80%

white floral70%

fresh60%

aquatic50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pear

Heart

Rose

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

LotusPearFreesiaBlackcurrant Syrup

Heart

PeonyJasmine SambacRoseMagnoliaGardenia

Base

VanillaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesPear, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring68

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night33

Category winnerSexy SunsetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,495

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#25,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerA Perfume In RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Perfume In Rose by Zara delivers an accessible floral fruity signature centered on a soft, musky dry-down. Designed for easy daily wear during warm spring days, the fragrance focuses on clean textures rather than rich complexity, making it an uncomplicated choice for casual routines.

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Michael Kors Sexy Sunset is a fruity floral built for warm weather. Pear, freesia and blackcurrant syrup give it a juicy, slightly glossy opening, then peony, jasmine sambac and magnolia keep the heart soft, bright and feminine. As it settles, vanilla, ambrette, sandalwood and cedar add a smooth woody warmth without t…

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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, A Perfume In Rose or Sexy Sunset?

A Perfume In Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. A Perfume In Rose is rated 4.35/5 from 133 votes; Sexy Sunset is rated 3.81/5 from 133 votes. Choose A Perfume In Rose for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Sexy Sunset for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Perfume In Rose or Sexy Sunset?

Sexy Sunset lasts longest (Sexy Sunset 59/100, A Perfume In Rose 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Perfume In Rose or Sexy Sunset?

Sexy Sunset projects furthest (Sexy Sunset 59/100, A Perfume In Rose 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Perfume In Rose and Sexy Sunset smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and aquatic accords. Common notes include Pear, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is A Perfume In Rose or Sexy Sunset better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sexy Sunset is the stronger pick. For winter, A Perfume In Rose is the stronger pick. Sexy Sunset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Perfume In Rose and Sexy Sunset?

A Perfume In Rose has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Sexy Sunset has top notes of Lotus, Pear, Freesia and Blackcurrant Syrup, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Sandalwood and Cedar.