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Chris 1947 vs The Sunny

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

Updated 318 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chris 1947 takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Chris 1947

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • The Sunny

    Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chris 19473/5
The Sunny1/5
Ratings & consensus
Chris 1947
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Chris 1947
Value for money
The Sunny
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chris 1947

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Chris 1947Dior
The SunnyWe Pink
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 298 votes
Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%
3.90/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 65%Had 8%Want 27%
Category winnerChris 1947Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
28%Love
52%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

298 votes

35%Love
35%Like
20%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage39
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageChris 1947

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value78
Category winnerThe SunnyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
powdery91%
musky83%
green74%
violet65%
fruity56%
floral100%
fresh92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
green69%
rose61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Cranberry
Heart
Sweet PeaVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaCactus
Base
Musk
Top
FreesiaGrapefruitCassisPear
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletRose
Base
MuskAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesViolet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Musk. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall70
Winter40
Day100
Night38
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex14
Women86
Men6
Unisex13
Women81
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2003

Reviews23

Overall rank#56,578

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChris 1947Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chris 1947 by Dior is a bright, uplifting floral green eau de toilette that treats you to an instant burst of fresh, energetic vitality. It opens with a distinctive splash of tart cranberry and watery reed, cutting through morning air with a crisp, fruity bite rather than sticky sugar. The heart quickly blooms with de…

Reviews →

We Pink enters the fresh, bright territory with The Sunny, a fragrance that leads with a crisp, watery pear and a sharp squeeze of yellow grapefruit. As the initial splash of fruit quietens down, the scent shifts into a clean, dew-drenched floral bouquet. The sweetness of Cassis keeps the top notes from turning overly…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chris 1947 or The Sunny?

Chris 1947 takes 3 of 5 categories. Chris 1947 is rated 3.92/5 from 298 votes; The Sunny is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes. Choose Chris 1947 for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Sunny for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chris 1947 or The Sunny?

They last about the same: Chris 1947 57/100, The Sunny 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chris 1947 or The Sunny?

Chris 1947 projects furthest (Chris 1947 58/100, The Sunny 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chris 1947 and The Sunny smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and green accords. Common notes include Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Musk.

Is Chris 1947 or The Sunny better for summer or winter?

The Sunny suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chris 1947 and The Sunny?

Chris 1947 has top notes of Cranberry, heart notes of Sweet Pea, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Musk. The Sunny has top notes of Freesia, Grapefruit, Cassis and Pear, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.

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