Fragrance comparison

Moon vs Sunset Kiss

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

3 wins

Moon

Nicheend

3.1273 votes

Rank #16,955 WoodyFruity

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Sunset Kiss

Gulf Orchid

3.7919 votes

Rank #36,311 VanillaGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moon takes 3 of 5 categories.

Moon
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sunset Kiss
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Moon3/5

Sunset Kiss2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoonNicheend

Sunset KissGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.12/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 78%

Category winnerSunset KissRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

24%Dislike

18%Hate

66 votes

42%Love

21%Like

16%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate53

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMoon

SillageMoon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value79

Category winnerSunset KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

musky84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

vanilla100%

green92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

woody69%

white floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApplePineapplePink PepperOrangeBergamot

Heart

RaspberrySaffronRoseWhite Flowers

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodAmberOakmossVetiverSandalwoodVanillaCedar

Top20-30 mins

BlackcurrantPistachioGreen LeavesPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian JasmineAmberWhite Flowers

Base6-8+ hrs

Whipped CreamVanillaVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, White Flowers and Musk. Durations are only published for Sunset Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer35

Fall100

Winter78

Day77

Night100

Spring88

Summer100

Fall50

Winter38

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex68

Women23

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 33%Date 29%Work 24%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#36,311

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMoonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moon by Nicheend opens with a bright burst of crisp apple and pineapple, quickly settling into a complex floral-fruity core with raspberry and saffron. It dries down to a rich, resinous base of musk, guaiac wood, and amber. This unisex scent behaves like a second skin, offering a sophisticated fruity profile that work…

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Sunset Kiss by Gulf Orchid delivers a playful, sweet contrast that catches you off guard. The first spray punches through with tart blackcurrant and crunchy green pistachio, backed by a quick pinch of pink pepper. Give it ten minutes. The scent softens into sweet Indian jasmine and warm amber before settling into its …

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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, Moon or Sunset Kiss?

Moon takes 3 of 5 categories. Moon is rated 3.12/5 from 73 votes; Sunset Kiss is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Moon for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sunset Kiss for a vanilla and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moon or Sunset Kiss?

Moon lasts longest (Moon 85/100, Sunset Kiss 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moon or Sunset Kiss?

Moon projects furthest (Moon 71/100, Sunset Kiss 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moon and Sunset Kiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, White Flowers and Musk.

Is Moon or Sunset Kiss better for summer or winter?

Moon suits evening wear; Sunset Kiss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moon and Sunset Kiss?

Moon has top notes of Apple, Pineapple, Pink Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Rose and White Flowers, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Amber and Oakmoss. Sunset Kiss has top notes of Blackcurrant, Pistachio, Green Leaves and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Indian Jasmine, Amber and White Flowers, a base of Whipped Cream, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk.