Fragrance comparison

Fashionably London Elixir vs Sunshine Edition for Women

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 234 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fashionably London Elixir

Zara

4.36223 votes

Rank #1,886 RoseFloral

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Sunshine Edition for Women

Paul Smith

3.7311 votes

Rank #22,136 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashionably London Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Fashionably London Elixir
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Sunshine Edition for Women
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fashionably London Elixir4/4

Sunshine Edition for Women0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fashionably London ElixirZara

Sunshine Edition for WomenPaul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 93%Had 7%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 7%Had 20%Want 73%

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

9%Love

73%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityFashionably London Elixir

SillageFashionably London Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral86%

musky72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

citrus30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

white floral77%

musky65%

floral53%

aromatic42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, musky and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RosePeony

Base

Musk

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLime

Heart

PepperJasmineTiare FlowerPeonyRose

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Peony and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex44

Women51

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,886

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#22,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Fashionably London Elixir opens with a crisp splash of bergamot that quickly gives way to dense, velvety red rose and dewy peony petals. Created in collaboration with Jo Malone, this concentration thickens the breezy profile of the original eau de parfum by grounding the floral heart in deep red musk and dry wood…

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A bright citrus floral built around lime, grapefruit and bergamot, Sunshine Edition for Women opens crisp, tangy and immediately cheerful. The heart adds pepper and soft florals, but reviews suggest the citrus stays the main attraction. It suits warm daytime wear and anyone who likes fresh, uncomplicated summer scents…

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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, Fashionably London Elixir or Sunshine Edition for Women?

Fashionably London Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Fashionably London Elixir is rated 4.36/5 from 223 votes; Sunshine Edition for Women is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Fashionably London Elixir for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Sunshine Edition for Women for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fashionably London Elixir or Sunshine Edition for Women?

Fashionably London Elixir lasts longest (Fashionably London Elixir 79/100, Sunshine Edition for Women 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fashionably London Elixir or Sunshine Edition for Women?

Fashionably London Elixir projects furthest (Fashionably London Elixir 72/100, Sunshine Edition for Women 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fashionably London Elixir and Sunshine Edition for Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, musky and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Peony and Musk.

Is Fashionably London Elixir or Sunshine Edition for Women better for summer or winter?

Sunshine Edition for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashionably London Elixir and Sunshine Edition for Women?

Fashionably London Elixir has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Peony, a base of Musk. Sunshine Edition for Women has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Pepper, Jasmine, Tiare Flower and Peony, a base of Musk.