Honebu vs Sundus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sundus takes 3 of 4 categories.
HonebuChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SundusChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Honebu1/4
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
- Honebu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HonebuSandaliaSundusKarakash PerfumeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 32%Had 6%Want 61%
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 hate33%Love
50%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
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
Category winners
LongevitySundus
SillageSundus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSundusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
herbal48%
camphor30%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CypressChamomileJuniper BerriesHyssopArtemisia
Heart
EucalyptusLabdanumSand
Base
LaminariaCedarVetiver
Top
GrapefruitLemonBergamotLimeThymeArtemisiaGalbanum
Heart
JasmineJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantApplePink PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLily
Base
AmbergrisLeatherVanillaBenzoinLabdanumRoseCedarVetiver
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Artemisia, Labdanum and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall83
Winter50
Day100
Night67
Spring80
Summer80
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,287
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#50,519
PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerHonebuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHonebu opens with a dry snap of cypress and aromatic hyssop, backed by the crisp bitterness of juniper berries and artemisia. As the top notes settle, an unusual heart phase takes over, pairing cool eucalyptus with a dry sand accord and warm labdanum resin. Deep into the wear, dark laminaria seaweed merges with earthy…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Honebu or Sundus?
Sundus takes 3 of 4 categories. Honebu is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Sundus is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Honebu for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Honebu or Sundus?
Sundus lasts longest (Sundus 80/100, Honebu 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Honebu or Sundus?
Sundus projects furthest (Sundus 63/100, Honebu 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Honebu and Sundus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Artemisia, Labdanum and Cedar.
Is Honebu or Sundus better for summer or winter?
Honebu suits daytime wear; Sundus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Honebu and Sundus?
Honebu has top notes of Cypress, Chamomile, Juniper Berries and Hyssop, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Labdanum and Sand, a base of Laminaria, Cedar and Vetiver. 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.
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