Fragrance comparison

Exotic Sun vs Bali

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

Exotic Sun

Ulric de Varens · 2019

3.7141 votes

Rank #19,932 TropicalSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Bali

Gulf Orchid

3.8116 votes

Rank #53,169 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bali takes 4 of 6 categories.

Exotic Sun
Choose it for a tropical and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bali
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Exotic Sun1/6

Bali4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Exotic SunUlric de Varens

BaliGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 39%Had 17%Want 44%

3.81/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

Category winnerBaliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

51%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

7%Hate

41 votes

25%Love

38%Like

31%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBali

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value92

Category winnerBaliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tropical100%

sweet88%

fruity77%

coconut65%

aldehydic53%

fresh42%

white floral100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

coconut77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet and coconut

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PassionfruitMango

Heart1-3 hrs

LotusWater Lily

Base3-5 hrs

Solar NotesCoconut

Top15-30 mins

CoconutPassionfruitMango

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomSolar NotesJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskCashmere Wood

Category winnerBaliLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer100

Fall10

Winter6

Day100

Night19

Spring73

Summer100

Fall9

Winter0

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 46%Party 24%Date 16%Work 14%

Men7

Unisex36

Women57

Casual 39%Date 27%Party 21%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews5

Overall rank#53,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExotic SunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exotic Sun by Ulric de Varens is an unapologetic burst of sunny fruit sweetness. A sharp spray of perfumer alcohol clears quickly to reveal tangy passionfruit pulp and candied mango nectar that smells just like chewy fruit candy. As the lively sweetness warms on skin, floating water lily and pale lotus add a sheer, aq…

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Gulf Orchid Bali opens with a burst of pulpy mango and tart passionfruit before thick coconut cream takes over. It smells like a sunny afternoon on warm sand. The heart reveals sun-drenched orange blossom and creamy jasmine petals that keep the sweetness from turning into candy. As it dries, soft cashmere wood and war…

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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, Exotic Sun or Bali?

Bali takes 4 of 6 categories. Exotic Sun is rated 3.71/5 from 41 votes; Bali is rated 3.81/5 from 16 votes. Choose Exotic Sun for a tropical and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bali for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Exotic Sun or Bali?

Bali lasts longest (Bali 63/100, Exotic Sun 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exotic Sun or Bali?

Projection is very close: Exotic Sun 54/100, Bali 54/100 for sillage.

Do Exotic Sun and Bali smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and coconut accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Mango, Solar Notes and Coconut.

Is Exotic Sun or Bali better for summer or winter?

Exotic Sun suits daytime wear; Bali suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exotic Sun and Bali?

Exotic Sun has top notes of Passionfruit and Mango, heart notes of Lotus and Water Lily, a base of Solar Notes and Coconut. Bali has top notes of Coconut, Passionfruit and Mango, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Solar Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Cashmere Wood.