Fragrance comparison

Eau du Soir 2014 vs Sun Rays

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Eau du Soir 2014

Sisley

3.7121 votes

Rank #52,054 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sun Rays

Crystal Water · 2022

5.002 votes

Rank #41,091 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sun Rays takes 4 of 4 categories.

Eau du Soir 2014
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sun Rays
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Eau du Soir 20140/4

Sun Rays4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau du Soir 2014Sisley

Sun RaysCrystal Water

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 28%Had 15%Want 57%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySun Rays

SillageSun Rays

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSun RaysBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

woody69%

musky61%

powdery100%

woody91%

amber83%

citrus74%

iris65%

musky56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

Juniper BerriesPepperCarnationIrisRoseLily-of-the-ValleyLabdanumYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskAmber

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

IrisWoodsy Notes

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Iris, Musk and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,054

PerfumerHubert d'Ornano, Isabelle d'Ornano, Jeannine Mongin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,091

PerfumerFeras Alem

Launched2022

Reviews0

Category winnerSun RaysHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau du Soir 2014 reads as a brisk, spicy citrus chypre with a polished floral heart and a warm musky amber base. The opening should feel sharp and aromatic, then soften into iris, rose, jasmine and moss, giving it a classic, dressed-up character. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys structure over sweetness. Exp…

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Sun Rays by Crystal Water opens with a bright splash of juicy mandarin orange that quickly softens into an earthy, powdery iris heart. Grounded by smooth woodsy notes, warm golden amber, and a soft base of clean musk, it feels like relaxing in warm autumn sunlight with a cozy knit sweater. It is a comforting, gentle s…

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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, Eau du Soir 2014 or Sun Rays?

Sun Rays takes 4 of 4 categories. Eau du Soir 2014 is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes; Sun Rays is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Eau du Soir 2014 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sun Rays for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau du Soir 2014 or Sun Rays?

Sun Rays lasts longest (Sun Rays 100/100, Eau du Soir 2014 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau du Soir 2014 or Sun Rays?

Sun Rays projects furthest (Sun Rays 100/100, Eau du Soir 2014 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau du Soir 2014 and Sun Rays smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Iris, Musk and Amber.

Is Eau du Soir 2014 or Sun Rays better for summer or winter?

Eau du Soir 2014 suits day or night wear; Sun Rays suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau du Soir 2014 and Sun Rays?

Eau du Soir 2014 has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Pepper, Carnation and Iris, a base of Musk and Amber. Sun Rays has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris and Woodsy Notes, a base of Amber and Musk.