Fragrance comparison

Lyrical vs Sexy Sunset

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 224 ratings analysed

Lyrical

Avon · 2004

3.4291 votes

Rank #20,405 FloralRose

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41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sexy Sunset

Michael Kors

3.81133 votes

Rank #28,056 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sexy Sunset takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lyrical
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sexy Sunset
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lyrical3/7

Sexy Sunset4/7

Ratings & consensus: Sexy Sunset
Community sentiment: Sexy Sunset
Longevity: Sexy Sunset
Sillage & projection: Sexy Sunset
Value for money: Lyrical
Versatility: Lyrical
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lyrical

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LyricalAvon

Sexy SunsetMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 20%Had 65%Want 15%

3.81/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerSexy SunsetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

85 votes

36%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerSexy SunsetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySexy Sunset

SillageSexy Sunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value51

Category winnerLyricalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose86%

white floral72%

powdery58%

musky44%

citrus30%

floral100%

fruity90%

woody80%

white floral70%

fresh60%

aquatic50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaRoseCitruses

Heart

LotusGardeniaOrchid

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top

LotusPearFreesiaBlackcurrant Syrup

Heart

PeonyJasmine SambacRoseMagnoliaGardenia

Base

VanillaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Rose, Lotus and Gardenia. 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

Summer63

Fall28

Winter20

Day100

Night28

Spring68

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night33

Category winnerLyricalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2004

Reviews5

Overall rank#28,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLyricalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Lyrical is a feminine floral built around a core of rose and freesia. It opens with a clean, citrus-bright freshness that settles into a creamy heart of gardenia and lotus. The dry-down relies on a blend of musk and sandalwood, providing a soft, slightly powdery base. It feels best suited for daytime wear during …

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Michael Kors Sexy Sunset is a fruity floral built for warm weather. Pear, freesia and blackcurrant syrup give it a juicy, slightly glossy opening, then peony, jasmine sambac and magnolia keep the heart soft, bright and feminine. As it settles, vanilla, ambrette, sandalwood and cedar add a smooth woody warmth without t…

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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, Lyrical or Sexy Sunset?

Sexy Sunset takes 4 of 7 categories. Lyrical is rated 3.42/5 from 91 votes; Sexy Sunset is rated 3.81/5 from 133 votes. Choose Lyrical for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sexy Sunset for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lyrical or Sexy Sunset?

Sexy Sunset lasts longest (Sexy Sunset 59/100, Lyrical 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lyrical or Sexy Sunset?

Sexy Sunset projects furthest (Sexy Sunset 59/100, Lyrical 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lyrical and Sexy Sunset smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Rose, Lotus and Gardenia.

Is Lyrical or Sexy Sunset better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sexy Sunset is the stronger pick. For winter, Lyrical is the stronger pick. Lyrical suits daytime wear; Sexy Sunset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lyrical and Sexy Sunset?

Lyrical has top notes of Freesia, Rose and Citruses, heart notes of Lotus, Gardenia and Orchid, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Sexy Sunset has top notes of Lotus, Pear, Freesia and Blackcurrant Syrup, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Sandalwood and Cedar.