Fragrance comparison

Lace vs w'eau Sunset

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lace

Marilyn Miglin

4.6213 votes

Rank #19,982 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

w'eau Sunset

Women Secret

2.8472 votes

Rank #22,241 CitrusTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lace takes 4 of 4 categories.

Lace
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
w'eau Sunset
Choose it for a citrus and tropical character. Best in summer.

Lace4/4

w'eau Sunset0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LaceMarilyn Miglin

w'eau SunsetWomen Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 44%Had 8%Want 47%

2.84/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 26%Had 38%Want 36%

Category winnerLaceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

4%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

33%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityLace

SillageLace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

green84%

amber77%

yellow floral69%

woody61%

citrus100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

green69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitItalian Mandarin

Heart2 to 4 hours

NarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineDamask Rose

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberSandalwood

Top

Mandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Tropical FruitLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

AmberSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Lace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Spring78

Summer100

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex17

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#22,241

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lace by Marilyn Miglin is a bright floral fruity perfume that centres on crisp citrus and soft florals over a smooth woody base. It opens with an energetic splash of Italian mandarin and tart grapefruit, offering an immediate sunny lift. As the citrus settles, a bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, narcissus, and d…

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w'eau Sunset by Women Secret is a floral fruity scent released in 2009. It opens with vibrant mandarin orange and refreshing mint, leading into an exotic heart of tropical fruits and jasmine. The base offers a smooth, grounding finish of sandalwood and cedar, creating a balanced, casual profile for warm summer days an…

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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, Lace or w'eau Sunset?

Lace takes 4 of 4 categories. Lace is rated 4.62/5 from 13 votes; w'eau Sunset is rated 2.84/5 from 72 votes. Choose Lace for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose w'eau Sunset for a citrus and tropical character. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Lace or w'eau Sunset?

Lace lasts longest (Lace 73/100, w'eau Sunset 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lace or w'eau Sunset?

Lace projects furthest (Lace 61/100, w'eau Sunset 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lace and w'eau Sunset smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Lace or w'eau Sunset better for summer or winter?

Lace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lace and w'eau Sunset?

Lace has top notes of Grapefruit and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Damask Rose, a base of Amber and Sandalwood. w'eau Sunset has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Mint, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Tropical Fruit, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.