Fragrance comparison

Aoud Extraordinaire vs Sun Island Shimmer

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 389 ratings analysed

Aoud Extraordinaire

Roja Dove

3.69388 votes

Rank #4,992 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sun Island Shimmer

Bodevoke

3.001 votes

Rank #64,654 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Aoud Extraordinaire
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sun Island Shimmer
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Aoud Extraordinaire1/2

Sun Island Shimmer1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aoud ExtraordinaireRoja Dove

Sun Island ShimmerBodevoke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 388 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

19%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

12%Hate

235 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSun Island Shimmer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

woody61%

fruity100%

floral88%

sweet77%

citrus65%

amber53%

tropical42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleMangoPearPeachGrapefruitApplePlumMandarin

Heart

Orange BlossomGeraniumCyclamenHeliotropeLily of the ValleyRose

Base

Cotton CandyToffeeCashmeranWoody NotesMuskVanillaLeatherAmber

Top

MangoGrapefruitBig Strawberry

Heart

Black Freesia

Base

RoseAmber

InformationalShared notesMango, Grapefruit, Rose and Amber. 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

Summer95

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex40

Women56

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews104

Overall rank#64,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAoud ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud Extraordinaire opens like a bright tropical candy haze, with mango, pineapple, citrus and soft florals giving it a glossy, cheerful feel. On skin, it usually turns sweeter, powderier and more woody, with vanilla, amber, cashmeran and a smoother oud effect in the dry-down. It leans more feminine than the name sugg…

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Sun Island Shimmer opens with a sharp burst of sweet mango and tart grapefruit that hits immediately like a bright beachside smoothie. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus edge mellows as sugary strawberry and black freesia step forward, giving the mid notes a syrup-sweet floral punch. The base grounds the fruit with am…

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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, Aoud Extraordinaire or Sun Island Shimmer?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Aoud Extraordinaire is rated 3.69/5 from 388 votes; Sun Island Shimmer is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aoud Extraordinaire for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sun Island Shimmer for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Aoud Extraordinaire or Sun Island Shimmer?

Sun Island Shimmer projects furthest (Sun Island Shimmer 100/100, Aoud Extraordinaire 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud Extraordinaire and Sun Island Shimmer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Mango, Grapefruit, Rose and Amber.

Is Aoud Extraordinaire or Sun Island Shimmer better for summer or winter?

Sun Island Shimmer suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Extraordinaire and Sun Island Shimmer?

Aoud Extraordinaire has top notes of Pineapple, Mango, Pear and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium, Cyclamen and Heliotrope, a base of Cotton Candy, Toffee, Cashmeran and Woody Notes. Sun Island Shimmer has top notes of Mango, Grapefruit and Big Strawberry, heart notes of Black Freesia, a base of Rose and Amber.