Fragrance comparison

Alizee vs Sun

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 5,630 ratings analysed

Alizee

Detaille

4.05112 votes

Rank #15,375 Yellow FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sun

Jil Sander

3.635,518 votes

Rank #1,141 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sun takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alizee
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sun
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Alizee3/7

Sun4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlizeeDetaille

SunJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%

3.63/ 5 · 5,518 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerAlizeeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

112 votes

28%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

4,012 votes

Category winnerAlizeeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySun

SillageAlizee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value84

Category winnerSunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VioletAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodBenzoinVanillePatchouli

Top

Fruity NotesAfrican Orange FlowerPalisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonCassisBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeCarnationOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

VanilleBenzoinAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodMuskStyraxTobacco Leaf

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and African Orange Flower. Durations are only published for Alizee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSunMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex17

Women76

Work 35%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 9%

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,375

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,141

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews658

Category winnerSunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille Alizee opens with an invigorating burst of Amalfi lemon, crisp bergamot, and sweet violet petals. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens, revealing a rich floral heart dominated by narcissus, lush ylang-ylang, and orange blossom. A gentle jasmine accord adds classic depth without sharpness. As the sc…

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Sun by Jil Sander is a warm, golden oriental fragrance built around creamy orange blossom, powdery heliotrope, and rich benzoin vanilla. Launched in 1989, it skips typical tropical coconut or aquatic ocean notes in favor of a comforting, thick sun lotion warmth. The opening blends bright lemon and sweet fruit with sun…

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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, Alizee or Sun?

Sun takes 4 of 7 categories. Alizee is rated 4.05/5 from 112 votes; Sun is rated 3.63/5 from 5,518 votes. Choose Alizee for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sun for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alizee or Sun?

They last about the same: Sun 73/100, Alizee 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alizee or Sun?

Alizee projects furthest (Alizee 70/100, Sun 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alizee and Sun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and African Orange Flower.

Is Alizee or Sun better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alizee is the stronger pick. For winter, Sun is the stronger pick. Alizee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alizee and Sun?

Alizee has top notes of Violet, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vanille and Patchouli. Sun has top notes of Fruity Notes, African Orange Flower, Palisander Rosewood and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Vanille, Benzoin, Amber and Tonka Bean.