Fragrance comparison

Abu Dhabi vs Sunset Kiss

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Abu Dhabi

Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector

3.333 votes

Rank #62,130 WoodyAromatic

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Sunset Kiss

Gulf Orchid

3.7919 votes

Rank #36,311 VanillaGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Abu Dhabi
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sunset Kiss
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Abu Dhabi2/4

Sunset Kiss2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abu DhabiMemoirs Of A Perfume Collector

Sunset KissGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

42%Love

21%Like

16%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAbu Dhabi

SillageAbu Dhabi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value79

Category winnerSunset KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

rose77%

oud69%

warm spicy61%

vanilla100%

green92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

woody69%

white floral61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangPink PepperCardamomMarigoldOrris

Heart

Assam OudIndian JasmineNarcissusTaif RoseTuberoseRose Oil

Base

Vietnamese OudTahitian VanillaPistachioCedarwoodVetiverCoffeeMyrrhHoney

Top20-30 mins

BlackcurrantPistachioGreen LeavesPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian JasmineAmberWhite Flowers

Base6-8+ hrs

Whipped CreamVanillaVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Indian Jasmine, Tahitian Vanilla and Pistachio. Durations are only published for Sunset Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring88

Summer100

Fall50

Winter38

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 33%Date 29%Work 24%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,130

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,311

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSunset KissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Claude Delville crafts Abu Dhabi around heavy Vietnamese oud, dark Yemeni coffee, and a thick pistachio loukoum base. Cardamom and ylang-ylang cut through the dense opening before rose oil and tuberose soften the middle. Built for freezing winter nights and black-tie dinners, this rich oriental scent stays heavy …

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Sunset Kiss by Gulf Orchid delivers a playful, sweet contrast that catches you off guard. The first spray punches through with tart blackcurrant and crunchy green pistachio, backed by a quick pinch of pink pepper. Give it ten minutes. The scent softens into sweet Indian jasmine and warm amber before settling into its …

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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, Abu Dhabi or Sunset Kiss?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Abu Dhabi is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Sunset Kiss is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Abu Dhabi for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sunset Kiss for a vanilla and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abu Dhabi or Sunset Kiss?

Abu Dhabi lasts longest (Abu Dhabi 100/100, Sunset Kiss 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abu Dhabi or Sunset Kiss?

Abu Dhabi projects furthest (Abu Dhabi 100/100, Sunset Kiss 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abu Dhabi and Sunset Kiss smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Indian Jasmine, Tahitian Vanilla and Pistachio.

Is Abu Dhabi or Sunset Kiss better for summer or winter?

Abu Dhabi suits evening wear; Sunset Kiss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abu Dhabi and Sunset Kiss?

Abu Dhabi has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Marigold, heart notes of Assam Oud, Indian Jasmine, Narcissus and Taif Rose, a base of Vietnamese Oud, Tahitian Vanilla, Pistachio and Cedarwood. Sunset Kiss has top notes of Blackcurrant, Pistachio, Green Leaves and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Indian Jasmine, Amber and White Flowers, a base of Whipped Cream, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk.