Fragrance comparison

Lightsource vs Sun-Kissed

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 194 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lightsource

Andrea Maack

4.01179 votes

Rank #9,874 CitrusAromatic

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Sun-Kissed

Recreation

3.0715 votes

Rank #25,026 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lightsource takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lightsource
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sun-Kissed
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lightsource3/5

Sun-Kissed2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LightsourceAndrea Maack

Sun-KissedRecreation

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 179 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 43%Had 8%Want 50%

Category winnerLightsourceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

32%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

179 votes

20%Love

20%Like

27%Ok

13%Dislike

20%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityLightsource

SillageSun-Kissed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSun-KissedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

sweet90%

citrus80%

woody70%

aromatic60%

coconut50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LemonPetitgrainFigRosePink PepperBlack PepperStar Jasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

FigLemonPearMyrtle

Heart

PetitgrainJasmineViolet

Base

CoconutSandalwoodCedarAmbrette

InformationalShared notesLemon, Petitgrain and Fig. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall34

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex68

Women25

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#25,026

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerLightsourceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Andrea Maack Lightsource offers a bright burst of green citrus that feels modern and unconventional. The scent shifts from a sharp lemon opening to a dry, green pepperiness on the skin. It works beautifully for casual daytime wear during the high heat of summer.

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Sun-Kissed opens green, citrusy and slightly tropical, with fig, lemon and pear over a coconut floral base. On skin it can shift from crisp and spa-like to creamier and beachier in the dry-down. This suits warm weather, relaxed daytime wear and anyone who likes airy coastal scents with a botanical edge. Mixed feedbac…

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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, Lightsource or Sun-Kissed?

Lightsource takes 3 of 5 categories. Lightsource is rated 4.01/5 from 179 votes; Sun-Kissed is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Lightsource for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sun-Kissed for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lightsource or Sun-Kissed?

Lightsource lasts longest (Lightsource 58/100, Sun-Kissed 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lightsource or Sun-Kissed?

Projection is very close: Sun-Kissed 45/100, Lightsource 44/100 for sillage.

Do Lightsource and Sun-Kissed smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Petitgrain and Fig.

Is Lightsource or Sun-Kissed better for summer or winter?

Sun-Kissed suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lightsource and Sun-Kissed?

Lightsource features Lemon, Petitgrain, Fig, Rose and Pink Pepper. Sun-Kissed has top notes of Fig, Lemon, Pear and Myrtle, heart notes of Petitgrain, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Coconut, Sandalwood, Cedar and Ambrette.