Fragrance comparison

Le Fils du Pharmacien vs Summer Sunset

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

Le Fils du Pharmacien

Atelier Mignon

4.002 votes

Rank #57,954 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Summer Sunset

L'Eau Maliz

4.5634 votes

Rank #23,210 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer Sunset takes 3 of 4 categories.

Le Fils du Pharmacien
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Summer Sunset
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Le Fils du Pharmacien1/4

Summer Sunset3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer Sunset
Sillage & projection: Summer Sunset
Value for money: Le Fils du Pharmacien
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Summer Sunset

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Fils du PharmacienAtelier Mignon

Summer SunsetL'Eau Maliz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

4.56/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

68%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevitySummer Sunset

SillageSummer Sunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value58

Category winnerLe Fils du PharmacienBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

fruity58%

white floral44%

sweet30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PeppermintLavenderGeraniumRosemaryCloveEucalyptusThymeBitter OrangeSweet OrangeFrankincenseAtlas CedarTexas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

FigCypressJuniperRosemaryEucalyptusHoneysuckleSaltHoneyFireSandalwoodGardeniaHyacinth

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRosemary and Eucalyptus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring79

Summer100

Fall21

Winter16

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men5

Unisex71

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSummer SunsetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Fils du Pharmacien by Atelier Mignon opens with a brisk flash of peppermint, eucalyptus, and bitter orange that feels instantly clearing. As the top notes settle, rosemary, thyme, and lavender build an authentic herbal heart grounded in traditional apothecary traditions. The dry down introduces Atlas cedar, Texas c…

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Summer Sunset by L'Eau Maliz opens with a sharp burst of aromatic cypress, camphoraceous eucalyptus, and crushed rosemary. Within twenty minutes, the green initial blast settles into a sun-warmed fig center dusted with sea salt and pale gardenia. Small touches of golden honey and hyacinth round out the heart, preventi…

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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, Le Fils du Pharmacien or Summer Sunset?

Summer Sunset takes 3 of 4 categories. Le Fils du Pharmacien is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Summer Sunset is rated 4.56/5 from 34 votes. Choose Le Fils du Pharmacien for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Summer Sunset for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Fils du Pharmacien or Summer Sunset?

Summer Sunset lasts longest (Summer Sunset 85/100, Le Fils du Pharmacien 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Fils du Pharmacien or Summer Sunset?

Summer Sunset projects furthest (Summer Sunset 80/100, Le Fils du Pharmacien 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Fils du Pharmacien and Summer Sunset smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary and Eucalyptus.

Is Le Fils du Pharmacien or Summer Sunset better for summer or winter?

Le Fils du Pharmacien suits daytime wear; Summer Sunset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Fils du Pharmacien and Summer Sunset?

Le Fils du Pharmacien features Peppermint, Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary and Clove. Summer Sunset features Fig, Cypress, Juniper, Rosemary and Eucalyptus.