Fragrance comparison

Balu vs Sunset in Jumeirah

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Balu

Gabar

3.2010 votes

Rank #23,117 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sunset in Jumeirah

Jinkoh Store

5.006 votes

Rank #27,505 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sunset in Jumeirah takes 3 of 4 categories.

Balu
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sunset in Jumeirah
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Balu1/4

Sunset in Jumeirah3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sunset in Jumeirah
Sillage & projection: Sunset in Jumeirah
Value for money: Sunset in Jumeirah
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Balu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaluGabar

Sunset in JumeirahJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 8%Had 1%Want 90%

5.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySunset in Jumeirah

SillageSunset in Jumeirah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSunset in JumeirahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet90%

cacao80%

soft spicy70%

vanilla60%

warm spicy50%

sweet100%

fruity83%

lactonic65%

oud48%

cinnamon30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BlackcurrantDates

Heart2-4 hrs

CocoaCondensed MilkMolasses

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaTonka Bean

Notes

Condensed MilkStrawberryLaotian OudDatesCeylon CinnamonRaspberryApple Shisha AccordBlack TeaCardamomSaffronGingerCloves

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDates and Condensed Milk. Durations are only published for Balu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Casual 30%Party 20%Work 10%

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,117

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#27,505

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBaluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balu by Gabar delivers a dense, unapologetic gourmand profile rooted in Southeast Asian dessert traditions. The opening strikes with tart blackcurrant and sticky, caramelised dates. It smells pungent and thick at first. Give it five minutes to settle on warm skin. Soon, rich cocoa powder and sweetened condensed milk t…

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Sunset in Jumeirah by Jinkoh Store captures the cozy warmth of an Arabian dusk with a delicious blend of spiced karak chai and refined dessert notes. The scent opens with sweet condensed milk, juicy strawberry, and a gentle swirl of apple shisha, instantly bringing to mind creamy fruit candies enjoyed over hot black 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, Balu or Sunset in Jumeirah?

Sunset in Jumeirah takes 3 of 4 categories. Balu is rated 3.20/5 from 10 votes; Sunset in Jumeirah is rated 5.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Balu for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sunset in Jumeirah for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Balu or Sunset in Jumeirah?

Sunset in Jumeirah lasts longest (Sunset in Jumeirah 90/100, Balu 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Balu or Sunset in Jumeirah?

Sunset in Jumeirah projects furthest (Sunset in Jumeirah 100/100, Balu 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Balu and Sunset in Jumeirah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Dates and Condensed Milk.

Is Balu or Sunset in Jumeirah better for summer or winter?

Balu suits evening wear; Sunset in Jumeirah suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Balu and Sunset in Jumeirah?

Balu has top notes of Blackcurrant and Dates, heart notes of Cocoa, Condensed Milk and Molasses, a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Sunset in Jumeirah features Condensed Milk, Strawberry, Laotian Oud, Dates and Ceylon Cinnamon.