Fragrance comparison

Exquisite Nectar vs Dancing At Sunset

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Exquisite Nectar

Roberto Cavalli

4.001 votes

Rank #58,745 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Dancing At Sunset

Douglas

4.0013 votes

Rank #54,166 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dancing At Sunset takes 2 of 2 categories.

Exquisite Nectar
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall.
Dancing At Sunset
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Exquisite Nectar0/2

Dancing At Sunset2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Exquisite NectarRoberto Cavalli

Dancing At SunsetDouglas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 18%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

31%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value81

Category winnerDancing At SunsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

honey61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

vanilla48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomJasmineNeroli

Heart

Orange BlossomHoney

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodAmbrostar™

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomNeroliGinger

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Neroli and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Dancing At Sunset, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,745

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#54,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDancing At SunsetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exquisite Nectar by Roberto Cavalli blends bright bergamot and spicy cardamom with a rich heart of honey and orange blossom. This unisex oriental floral fragrance, created by Pierre-Constantin Guéros, leans on a warm patchouli and ambrostar base. It is a striking choice for cooler evenings when you want a scent that p…

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Dancing At Sunset by Douglas opens with an energizing splash of tart lemon, sparkling bergamot, and a tiny dash of crushed cardamom. Within minutes, the zesty citrus softens into an airy heart of neroli, orange blossom, and a gentle touch of grated ginger that mimics the warmth of golden hour sun. As the initial brigh…

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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, Exquisite Nectar or Dancing At Sunset?

Dancing At Sunset takes 2 of 2 categories. Exquisite Nectar is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Dancing At Sunset is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Exquisite Nectar for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall. Choose Dancing At Sunset for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Exquisite Nectar and Dancing At Sunset smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Neroli and Orange Blossom.

Is Exquisite Nectar or Dancing At Sunset better for summer or winter?

Dancing At Sunset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exquisite Nectar and Dancing At Sunset?

Exquisite Nectar has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine and Neroli, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Honey, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Ambrostar™. Dancing At Sunset has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Cedarwood and Musk.