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Lunar vs Oahu Coconut Sunset

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

Updated 219 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lunar takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Lunar

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Oahu Coconut Sunset

    Choose it for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lunar4/7
Oahu Coconut Sunset3/7
Ratings & consensus
Oahu Coconut Sunset
Community sentiment
Lunar
Longevity
Lunar
Sillage & projection
Lunar
Value for money
Oahu Coconut Sunset
Versatility
Lunar
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oahu Coconut Sunset

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LunarBoadicea the Victorious
Oahu Coconut SunsetBath & Body Works
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.12/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 20%Had 10%Want 69%
4.28/ 5 · 150 votes
Have 42%Had 24%Want 34%
Category winnerOahu Coconut SunsetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
52%Like
1%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

69 votes

39%Love
48%Like
1%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

150 votes

Category winnerLunarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityLunar

SillageLunar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value22
¤ Price value84
Category winnerOahu Coconut SunsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
balsamic77%
white floral69%
patchouli61%
white floral100%
tropical91%
amber83%
citrus74%
tuberose56%
animalic39%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CassisGingerBergamotYlang-YlangBirch
Heart
Copahu BalmEgyptian JasmineTuberoseRoseCinnamon
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaAmberIncenseVetiver
Top
StrelitziaBergamotCoconut Blossom
Heart
Tahitian Tiare FlowerTuberoseTyger Lily
Base
AmberSea NotesIncense
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tuberose, Amber and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring31
Summer25
Fall100
Winter69
Day71
Night100
Spring24
Summer100
Fall10
Winter5
Day100
Night–
Category winnerLunarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men25
Unisex42
Women33
Men0
Unisex5
Women95
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,520

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews30

Category winnerOahu Coconut SunsetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lunar opens with tart cassis and zesty ginger before settling into a dense base of patchouli, amber, and copahu balm. Created by perfumer Christian Provenzano for cold evening wear, it balances rich ylang-ylang and tuberose against smoky birch and dry sandalwood on skin.

Reviews →

Oahu Coconut Sunset by Bath and Body Works is a floral fruity gourmand launched in 2015. It blends coconut blossom, tuberose, and sea notes to capture a vacation mood. This scent works best as an easy, casual fragrance for hot summer days. Its tropical vibe sits well on the skin during beach trips or outdoor pool part…

Reviews →
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, Lunar or Oahu Coconut Sunset?

Lunar takes 4 of 7 categories. Lunar is rated 4.12/5 from 69 votes; Oahu Coconut Sunset is rated 4.28/5 from 150 votes. Choose Lunar for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oahu Coconut Sunset for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lunar or Oahu Coconut Sunset?

Lunar lasts longest (Lunar 76/100, Oahu Coconut Sunset 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lunar or Oahu Coconut Sunset?

Lunar projects furthest (Lunar 73/100, Oahu Coconut Sunset 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lunar and Oahu Coconut Sunset smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Amber and Incense.

Is Lunar or Oahu Coconut Sunset better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oahu Coconut Sunset is the stronger pick. For winter, Lunar is the stronger pick. Lunar suits evening wear; Oahu Coconut Sunset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lunar and Oahu Coconut Sunset?

Lunar has top notes of Cassis, Ginger, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Copahu Balm, Egyptian Jasmine, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber. Oahu Coconut Sunset has top notes of Strelitzia, Bergamot and Coconut Blossom, heart notes of Tahitian Tiare Flower, Tuberose and Tyger Lily, a base of Amber, Sea Notes and Incense.

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