Electra vs Sun Cities
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sun Cities takes 1 of 1 categories.
ElectraChoose it for a floral and citrus character.
Sun CitiesChoose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Electra0/1
Sun Cities1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sun Cities
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Electraby CaloneSun CitiesVilhelm ParfumerieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.40/ 5 · 156 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
19%Love
38%Like
19%Ok
15%Dislike
10%Hate
156 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
powdery77%
violet69%
mineral61%
leather100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
warm spicy77%
animalic69%
tropical61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Italian MandarinSaffron
Heart
Chinese OsmanthusViolet
Base
SuedeMineral notesImmortelle
Top
PineappleItalian MandarinCardamom
Heart
LeatherSaffronVioletChinese OsmanthusOakmossImmortelle
Base
PatchouliAmberSugarMusk
InformationalShared notesItalian Mandarin, Saffron, Chinese Osmanthus and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer93
Fall96
Winter78
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#72,711
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#19,601
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerSun CitiesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElectra by Calone is a bright, textured oriental floral built around mandarin, saffron, violet, osmanthus, suede, mineral notes and immortelle. It reads fresh and floral at first, then turns softer, powdery and more tactile as the suede and mineral base comes through. With no detailed wearer reviews available, this is…
Reviews →Sun Cities by Vilhelm Parfumerie presents a striking contrast between tropical brightness and raw leather. This fragrance sets a juicy slice of pineapple against a dark base of saffron and leather. Designed for those who appreciate modern, mineral structures, it serves as a bold choice for warm evening gatherings or c…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Electra or Sun Cities?
Sun Cities takes 1 of 1 categories. Electra is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Sun Cities is rated 3.40/5 from 156 votes. Choose Electra for a floral and citrus character. Choose Sun Cities for a leather and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Do Electra and Sun Cities smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Italian Mandarin, Saffron, Chinese Osmanthus and Violet.
What are the notes in Electra and Sun Cities?
Electra has top notes of Italian Mandarin and Saffron, heart notes of Chinese Osmanthus and Violet, a base of Suede, Mineral notes and Immortelle. Sun Cities has top notes of Pineapple, Italian Mandarin and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Saffron, Violet and Chinese Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Sugar and Musk.
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