Fragrance comparison

Lua vs Sun Dapples

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 787 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lua

Xerjoff

4.06658 votes

Rank #6,736 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Sun Dapples

Amway

3.51129 votes

Rank #18,687 FruityAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lua takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lua
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Sun Dapples
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Lua5/7

Sun Dapples2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LuaXerjoff

Sun DapplesAmway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 658 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.51/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 27%Had 57%Want 16%

Category winnerLuaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

658 votes

16%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

28%Dislike

2%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerLuaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySun Dapples

SillageLua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value45

Category winnerSun DapplesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

musky84%

iris77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

aquatic92%

fresh84%

ozonic77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonOrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisRoseLily-of-the-ValleyPink Pepper

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCedar

Top

MelonWater NotesOrangeGreen NotesBlack CurrantPlum

Heart

RosePeachJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumIris

Base

AmberMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMelon, Orange, Iris and Rose. 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

Summer80

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLuaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#18,687

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerLuaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lua opens with a splash of sweet melon, tart orange, and bergamot before settling into a soapy heart of powdery iris, lily of the valley, and rose. A soft base of musk and vanilla anchors the scent. It suits bright spring mornings and warm summer office wear for anyone who appreciates a refined, clean aesthetic.

Reviews →

Sun Dapples by Amway is a floral-fruity scent built on a melon and aquatic foundation. Designed for spring and summer days, it brings a bright and cheerful profile to the skin. It captures a sunny essence that relies on melon, water notes, and rose. This fragrance fits those who prefer a light, easy-wearing scent for …

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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, Lua or Sun Dapples?

Lua takes 5 of 7 categories. Lua is rated 4.06/5 from 658 votes; Sun Dapples is rated 3.51/5 from 129 votes. Choose Lua for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Sun Dapples for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lua or Sun Dapples?

They last about the same: Sun Dapples 66/100, Lua 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lua or Sun Dapples?

Lua projects furthest (Lua 61/100, Sun Dapples 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lua and Sun Dapples smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Melon, Orange, Iris and Rose.

Is Lua or Sun Dapples better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lua is the stronger pick. For winter, Sun Dapples is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lua and Sun Dapples?

Lua has top notes of Melon, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Pink Pepper, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar. Sun Dapples has top notes of Melon, Water Notes, Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Peach, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.