Fragrance comparison

Frozen Margarita vs Sun-Kissed Island

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 134 ratings analysed

Frozen Margarita

Demeter Fragrance

3.4134 votes

Rank #22,924 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Sun-Kissed Island

Zaharoff

4.02100 votes

Rank #9,106 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sun-Kissed Island takes 6 of 7 categories.

Frozen Margarita
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sun-Kissed Island
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Frozen Margarita1/7

Sun-Kissed Island6/7

Ratings & consensus: Sun-Kissed Island
Community sentiment: Sun-Kissed Island
Longevity: Sun-Kissed Island
Sillage & projection: Sun-Kissed Island
Value for money: Frozen Margarita
Versatility: Sun-Kissed Island
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sun-Kissed Island

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Frozen MargaritaDemeter Fragrance

Sun-Kissed IslandZaharoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 26%Had 15%Want 58%

4.02/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 74%Had 2%Want 24%

Category winnerSun-Kissed IslandRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

41%Like

15%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

60%Love

7%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

25%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerSun-Kissed IslandMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySun-Kissed Island

SillageSun-Kissed Island

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value54

Category winnerFrozen MargaritaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus83%

alcohol65%

bitter48%

conifer30%

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TequilaLime

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GingerSeaweedLimeMintCardamom

Heart

Jasmine SambacYlang YlangGrasse RoseTequila

Base

Coconut MilkSkin muskAmberBlonde Woods

InformationalShared notesTequila and Lime. Durations are only published for Frozen Margarita, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Spring80

Summer100

Fall50

Winter14

Day100

Night51

Category winnerSun-Kissed IslandMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex63

Women38

Casual 47%Party 32%Date 12%Work 9%

Men24

Unisex54

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#9,106

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerSun-Kissed IslandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance Frozen Margarita captures the unmistakable scent of an ice cold summer cocktail poured into a salted glass. The lime hits immediately. It is sharp, tart, and distinctly green. Beneath the initial citrus zing lies an unmistakable splash of golden tequila, carrying a subtle fermented agave warmth and a…

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Sun-Kissed Island by Zaharoff shakes up the typical beach scent by swapping heavy synthetic sunscreen notes for a damp, salty red seaweed and sharp lime. Claude Dir balances this breezy, coastal opening with a heavy dose of tropical white florals and creamy coconut milk that clings to the skin during warm summer days.

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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, Frozen Margarita or Sun-Kissed Island?

Sun-Kissed Island takes 6 of 7 categories. Frozen Margarita is rated 3.41/5 from 34 votes; Sun-Kissed Island is rated 4.02/5 from 100 votes. Choose Frozen Margarita for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sun-Kissed Island for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Frozen Margarita or Sun-Kissed Island?

Sun-Kissed Island lasts longest (Sun-Kissed Island 66/100, Frozen Margarita 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Frozen Margarita or Sun-Kissed Island?

Sun-Kissed Island projects furthest (Sun-Kissed Island 59/100, Frozen Margarita 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frozen Margarita and Sun-Kissed Island smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Tequila and Lime.

Is Frozen Margarita or Sun-Kissed Island better for summer or winter?

For summer, Frozen Margarita is the stronger pick. For winter, Sun-Kissed Island is the stronger pick. Frozen Margarita suits daytime wear; Sun-Kissed Island suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frozen Margarita and Sun-Kissed Island?

Frozen Margarita features Tequila and Lime. Sun-Kissed Island has top notes of Ginger, Seaweed, Lime and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Ylang Ylang, Grasse Rose and Tequila, a base of Coconut Milk, Skin musk, Amber and Blonde Woods.