Fragrance comparison

Le Parfum vs Sun Spirit

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,003 ratings analysed

4 wins

Le Parfum

Sonia Rykiel

4.12967 votes

Rank #3,146 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Sun Spirit

Marbert

4.0636 votes

Rank #18,504 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Le Parfum
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Sun Spirit
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Le Parfum4/7

Sun Spirit3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le ParfumSonia Rykiel

Sun SpiritMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 967 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 41%Had 27%Want 32%

Category winnerLe ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

967 votes

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerSun SpiritMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLe Parfum

SillageLe Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSun SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet86%

floral72%

woody58%

vanilla44%

powdery30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesHinoki WoodPeachRaspberryMimosaPassionfruitBig StrawberryOrange

Heart

White HoneyCarnationOrris RootTuberoseOsmanthusRoseJasmine

Base

AmberBenzoinoak mossStyraxTonka BeanPatchouliVetiverVanille

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryBig Strawberry

Heart1-3 hrs

Floral Notes

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodVanille

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Big Strawberry and Vanille. Durations are only published for Sun Spirit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer100

Fall4

Winter0

Day100

Night13

Category winnerSun SpiritMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 51%Work 20%Party 16%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,146

PerfumerRichard Ibanez

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#18,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerLe ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sonia Rykiel Le Parfum opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter orange, and dark raspberry liquor. As the initial brightness settles, white honey and spicy carnation emerge over a thick base of amber and hinoki wood. The scent balances resinous warmth with dry, hay-like sweetness and earthy oak moss. It wears bes…

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Marbert Sun Spirit is an easygoing fruity floral Eau de Toilette built around crisp garden berries and clean woods. The initial spray delivers an immediate splash of tart raspberry and freshly sliced strawberry that feels bright rather than sugary. Within twenty minutes, gentle floral notes soften the bright fruit acc…

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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 Parfum or Sun Spirit?

Le Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Parfum is rated 4.12/5 from 967 votes; Sun Spirit is rated 4.06/5 from 36 votes. Choose Le Parfum for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Sun Spirit for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Parfum or Sun Spirit?

Le Parfum lasts longest (Le Parfum 80/100, Sun Spirit 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Parfum or Sun Spirit?

Le Parfum projects furthest (Le Parfum 72/100, Sun Spirit 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Parfum and Sun Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Big Strawberry and Vanille.

Is Le Parfum or Sun Spirit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sun Spirit is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Parfum is the stronger pick. Sun Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Parfum and Sun Spirit?

Le Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Hinoki Wood, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of White Honey, Carnation, Orris Root and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Benzoin, oak moss and Styrax. Sun Spirit has top notes of Raspberry and Big Strawberry, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Sandalwood and Vanille.