Chimilka vs Sun Cities
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
77%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chimilka takes 6 of 7 categories.
ChimilkaChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Sun CitiesChoose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Chimilka6/7
Sun Cities1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Chimilka
- Community sentiment
- Chimilka
- Longevity
- Chimilka
- Sillage & projection
- Chimilka
- Value for money
- Chimilka
- Versatility
- Sun Cities
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chimilka
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ChimilkaVilhelm ParfumerieSun CitiesVilhelm ParfumerieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 299 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
3.40/ 5 · 156 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
Category winnerChimilkaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
32%Like
13%Ok
15%Dislike
7%Hate
299 votes
19%Love
38%Like
19%Ok
15%Dislike
10%Hate
156 votes
Category winnerChimilkaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChimilka
SillageChimilka
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChimilkaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
leather69%
floral61%
leather100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
warm spicy77%
animalic69%
tropical61%
Scent match77%Very similar · both fruity, sweet and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachItalian MandarinVelvetCardamom
Heart
Chinese OsmanthusLeatherOakmossSaffronVioletImmortelle
Base
SugarMuskPatchouliAmber
Top
PineappleItalian MandarinCardamom
Heart
LeatherSaffronVioletChinese OsmanthusOakmossImmortelle
Base
PatchouliAmberSugarMusk
InformationalShared notesItalian Mandarin, Cardamom, Chinese Osmanthus and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter38
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer93
Fall96
Winter78
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSun CitiesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,177
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#19,504
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerChimilkaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChimilka by Vilhelm Parfumerie is a bittersweet leather and fruit composition that pairs ripe peach skin with a heavy dose of dry immortelle and saffron. Designed as a modern unisex scent, it wraps its warm spices in a dusty, metallic base that feels tailored for breezy spring days and smart-casual wear.
Reviews →Sun Cities by Vilhelm Parfumerie presents a striking contrast between tropical brightness and raw leather. This fragrance sets a juicy slice of pineapple against a dark base of saffron and leather. Designed for those who appreciate modern, mineral structures, it serves as a bold choice for warm evening gatherings or c…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Chimilka or Sun Cities?
Chimilka takes 6 of 7 categories. Chimilka is rated 3.67/5 from 299 votes; Sun Cities is rated 3.40/5 from 156 votes. Choose Chimilka for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Sun Cities for a leather and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Chimilka or Sun Cities?
Chimilka lasts longest (Chimilka 72/100, Sun Cities 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chimilka or Sun Cities?
Chimilka projects furthest (Chimilka 59/100, Sun Cities 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chimilka and Sun Cities smell similar?
Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and leather accords. Common notes include Italian Mandarin, Cardamom, Chinese Osmanthus and Leather.
Is Chimilka or Sun Cities better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sun Cities is the stronger pick. For winter, Sun Cities is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chimilka and Sun Cities?
Chimilka has top notes of Peach, Italian Mandarin, Velvet and Cardamom, heart notes of Chinese Osmanthus, Leather, Oakmoss and Saffron, a base of Sugar, Musk, Patchouli and Amber. Sun Cities has top notes of Pineapple, Italian Mandarin and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Saffron, Violet and Chinese Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Sugar and Musk.
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