Fragrance comparison

Fresh Orient vs Sundus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

Fresh Orient

Vertus

3.6789 votes

Rank #17,879 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sundus

Karakash Perfume

3.867 votes

Rank #50,571 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sundus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fresh Orient
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sundus
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Fresh Orient1/4

Sundus3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresh OrientVertus

SundusKarakash Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 44%Had 16%Want 40%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySundus

SillageSundus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSundusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesBergamotGrapefruitBlack Currant

Heart

MagnoliaJasmineLilyCashmere Wood

Base

VetiverMuskCedarAmber

Top

GrapefruitLemonBergamotLimeThymeArtemisiaGalbanum

Heart

JasmineJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantApplePink PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLily

Base

AmbergrisLeatherVanillaBenzoinLabdanumRoseCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall26

Winter5

Day100

Night17

Spring80

Summer80

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex71

Women16

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#50,571

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFresh OrientHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vertus Fresh Orient delivers a breezy, green-tinted coastal citrus experience that moves beyond typical cologne formulas. Driven by tart grapefruit and leafy undertones, it settles into soft white florals and clean woods. It is an easy pick for casual warm-weather wear, offering a refreshing, clean aura without relyin…

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Sundus by Karakash Perfume opens with a sharp spray of fresh lime and grapefruit before settling into a warm bed of cypriol oil, soft leather, and dry vetiver. It is a modern unisex option that balances bright summer citrus with a rugged autumn base. Perfect for someone seeking a fresh daily wear that holds a woody si…

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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, Fresh Orient or Sundus?

Sundus takes 3 of 4 categories. Fresh Orient is rated 3.67/5 from 89 votes; Sundus is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Fresh Orient for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sundus for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Fresh Orient or Sundus?

Sundus lasts longest (Sundus 80/100, Fresh Orient 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh Orient or Sundus?

Sundus projects furthest (Sundus 63/100, Fresh Orient 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh Orient and Sundus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Jasmine.

Is Fresh Orient or Sundus better for summer or winter?

Fresh Orient suits daytime wear; Sundus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh Orient and Sundus?

Fresh Orient has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Black Currant, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Lily and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Amber. Sundus has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Jasmine, Juniper Berries, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Ambergris, Leather, Vanilla and Benzoin.