Fragrance comparison

Memory vs Sunset

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Memory

Laverne

3.4323 votes

Rank #54,346 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Sunset

Paolo Gigli

3.0017 votes

Rank #63,766 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Memory takes 3 of 6 categories.

Memory
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sunset
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Memory3/6

Sunset2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MemoryLaverne

SunsetPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

3.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 32%Want 39%

Category winnerMemoryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

22%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

22%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

24%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

35%Dislike

18%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevitySunset

SillageSunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value22

Category winnerMemoryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

rose100%

fruity86%

sweet72%

musky58%

floral44%

powdery30%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleStrawberryPineapplePlumLime

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-9 hrs

White MuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

PlumRaspberryLime

Heart3-4 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base7-9+ hrs

White MuskCedarSandalwood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall63

Winter75

Day100

Night50

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

Casual 38%Work 27%Date 20%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Casual 32%Work 29%Date 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,346

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,766

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMemoryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Memory by Laverne opens with an immediate splash of crisp apple, ripe strawberry, and tart lime that feels like pouring chilled fruit punch over crushed ice. As the bright initial sweetness settles, a clean floral core of jasmine and powdery iris smooths out the tangy edges without turning soapy. The dry-down reveals …

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Sunset by Paolo Gigli balances ripe orchard fruit with a classical floral bouquet. The first blast delivers tart lime cut across sweet plum and raspberry pulp. It feels bright yet thick on skin. Within twenty minutes, a velvety rose and crisp lily-of-the-valley push through the initial sweetness. The base grounds the …

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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, Memory or Sunset?

Memory takes 3 of 6 categories. Memory is rated 3.43/5 from 23 votes; Sunset is rated 3.00/5 from 17 votes. Choose Memory for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sunset for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Memory or Sunset?

Sunset lasts longest (Sunset 80/100, Memory 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Memory or Sunset?

Projection is very close: Sunset 70/100, Memory 68/100 for sillage.

Do Memory and Sunset smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Lime, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Memory or Sunset better for summer or winter?

Memory suits daytime wear; Sunset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Memory and Sunset?

Memory has top notes of Apple, Strawberry, Pineapple and Plum, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Amber. Sunset has top notes of Plum, Raspberry and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.