Fragrance comparison

Delectation vs Sun

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Delectation

Castel

4.333 votes

Rank #56,620 LeatherPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Sun

Mia Morage

4.836 votes

Rank #41,087 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Delectation takes 3 of 4 categories.

Delectation
Choose it for a leather and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Sun
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Delectation3/4

Sun1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DelectationCastel

SunMia Morage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

83%Love

17%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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityDelectation

SillageDelectation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value60

Category winnerDelectationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

powdery92%

amber84%

oud77%

animalic69%

violet61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

tropical69%

powdery61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CaramelBergamotOrangeRosemaryAnise

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletRosePineappleOrrisJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

LeatherAgarwoodAmberMuskVanillaVetiver

Top

BergamotMandarinOrangeMangoPink PepperCassis

Heart

VioletJasmineCoconutRoseSaffronRosemary

Base

CaramelOudVanillaRed BerriesMuskCoumarinVetiver

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Bergamot, Orange and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Delectation, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,620

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,087

PerfumerMaximiliano Cifuentes

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Delectation by Castel delivers a rich blend of smooth leather, warm amber, and sweet caramel wrapped in an unexpected powdery floral blanket. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of juicy orange and spicy star anise before softening into a velvety heart of violet, powdery orris, and tart pineapple. As it settles ont…

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Sun opens as a bright citrus and tropical scent, with bergamot, mandarin, orange and mango giving it a juicy, sunlit feel. As it settles, coconut, soft florals and gentle spice add creaminess, while caramel, vanilla and musk smooth the base. It reads unisex with a slightly playful, sweet edge. If you like fruity citru…

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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, Delectation or Sun?

Delectation takes 3 of 4 categories. Delectation is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Sun is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Delectation for a leather and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Sun for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Delectation or Sun?

Delectation lasts longest (Delectation 85/100, Sun 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Delectation or Sun?

Delectation projects furthest (Delectation 75/100, Sun 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Delectation and Sun smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Caramel, Bergamot, Orange and Rosemary.

Is Delectation or Sun better for summer or winter?

Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Delectation and Sun?

Delectation has top notes of Caramel, Bergamot, Orange and Rosemary, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Pineapple and Orris, a base of Leather, Agarwood, Amber and Musk. Sun has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin, Orange and Mango, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Coconut and Rose, a base of Caramel, Oud, Vanilla and Red Berries.