Fragrance comparison

Chypré X vs Sun

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chypré X

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #53,657 PowderyWoody

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5%scent match

Clearly different

Sun

Vallense

3.7617 votes

Rank #44,761 TropicalFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré X takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chypré X
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration.
Sun
Choose it for a tropical and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chypré X3/5

Sun2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypré XThe Dua Brand

SunVallense

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 65%Had 13%Want 22%

3.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

24%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityChypré X

SillageSun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerChypré XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

tropical100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

tuberose61%

Scent match5%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomRose de MaiYlang YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropePatchouliAldehydesCedarwoodBergamotGeraniumTuberose

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

PassionfruitBasilMandarinGingerLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

FrangipaniTuberoseYlang YlangGeraniumJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

MuskGrassBenzoinAmber

Category winnerChypré XLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,761

PerfumerPia Long

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chypré X opens with a sharp flash of fizzy aldehydes and bitter Calabrian bergamot that cuts straight through the air. Give the initial alcohol burst two minutes to settle on your wrist. Once the top clears, a velvety blend of ripe peach, Grasse jasmine, and orange blossom perfume nuances spreads over warm skin. The b…

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Sun by Vallense opens with a bright splash of juicy passionfruit, tangy mandarin, and tart lemon, spiked by a sharp kick of fresh ginger and garden basil. Within minutes, the zesty citrus softens into a warm bouquet of creamy tuberose, solar frangipani, sweet ylang ylang, and lush jasmine. As the tropical white floral…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chypré X or Sun?

Chypré X takes 3 of 5 categories. Chypré X is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Sun is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Chypré X for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Choose Sun for a tropical and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré X or Sun?

Chypré X lasts longest (Chypré X 80/100, Sun 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré X or Sun?

Sun projects furthest (Sun 69/100, Chypré X 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré X and Sun smell similar?

Clearly different: a 5% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang, Geranium and Tuberose.

Is Chypré X or Sun better for summer or winter?

Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré X and Sun?

Chypré X features Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Sun has top notes of Passionfruit, Basil, Mandarin and Ginger, heart notes of Frangipani, Tuberose, Ylang Ylang and Geranium, a base of Musk, Grass, Benzoin and Amber.