Fragrance comparison

Door to the Bay vs Sun Saint

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 185 ratings analysed

3 wins

Door to the Bay

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #46,517 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sun Saint

Pinrose

3.78181 votes

Rank #12,689 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Door to the Bay takes 3 of 4 categories.

Door to the Bay
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sun Saint
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Door to the Bay3/4

Sun Saint1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Door to the Bay
Sillage & projection: Door to the Bay
Value for money: Door to the Bay
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sun Saint

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Door to the BayThe Dua Brand

Sun SaintPinrose

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 54%Had 15%Want 31%

3.78/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

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

47%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

181 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDoor to the Bay

SillageDoor to the Bay

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value51

Category winnerDoor to the BayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

citrus100%

woody90%

coconut80%

sweet70%

salty60%

powdery50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeWoodsy NotesThymeLemonLimeYuzu

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LimeEucalyptusMandarin OrangeYuzu

Heart

Sea SaltCashmere MuskViolet

Base

CoconutSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lime and Yuzu. Durations are only published for Door to the Bay, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night21

Spring33

Summer100

Fall7

Winter4

Day100

Night10

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 42%Work 29%Date 16%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#12,689

PerfumerPatricia Choux

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerSun SaintHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Door to the Bay by The Dua Brand is an unapologetic citrus explosion built around yuzu, tart lime, and bright mandarin orange. It hits the air like cold citrus rind squeezed directly over fresh green thyme. You get an immediate flash of sharp lemon zest before a juicy, candy-like sweetness softens the acidity. The her…

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Pinrose Sun Saint offers a breezy beach vibe without the usual sugary syrup. Fresh lime and cooling eucalyptus cut through a dry, salty breeze, settling into a soft base of sandalwood and coconut husk. It is a casual, relaxed scent built for hot summer days, linen shirts, and sandy boardwalks.

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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, Door to the Bay or Sun Saint?

Door to the Bay takes 3 of 4 categories. Door to the Bay is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Sun Saint is rated 3.78/5 from 181 votes. Choose Door to the Bay for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sun Saint for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Door to the Bay or Sun Saint?

Door to the Bay lasts longest (Door to the Bay 60/100, Sun Saint 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Door to the Bay or Sun Saint?

Door to the Bay projects furthest (Door to the Bay 50/100, Sun Saint 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Door to the Bay and Sun Saint smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lime and Yuzu.

Is Door to the Bay or Sun Saint better for summer or winter?

Door to the Bay suits daytime wear; Sun Saint suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Door to the Bay and Sun Saint?

Door to the Bay features Mandarin Orange, Woodsy Notes, Thyme, Lemon and Lime. Sun Saint has top notes of Lime, Eucalyptus, Mandarin Orange and Yuzu, heart notes of Sea Salt, Cashmere Musk and Violet, a base of Coconut and Sandalwood.