Fragrance comparison

Natsuko vs Sun Dapples

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

Natsuko

Marc de la Morandiere

4.254 votes

Rank #55,565 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Sun Dapples

Amway

3.51129 votes

Rank #16,901 FruityAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Natsuko
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Sun Dapples
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Natsuko1/2

Sun Dapples1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NatsukoMarc de la Morandiere

Sun DapplesAmway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 32%Want 55%

3.51/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 27%Had 57%Want 16%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

16%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

28%Dislike

2%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNatsuko

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

aquatic92%

fresh84%

ozonic77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeMyrtleMelon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseLilac

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

MelonWater NotesOrangeGreen NotesBlack CurrantPlum

Heart

RosePeachJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumIris

Base

AmberMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange, Melon, Iris and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Natsuko, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSun DapplesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natsuko by Marc de la Morandiere delivers a crisp, green floral experience rooted in classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a brisk splash of bitter orange peel and watery melon, tempered by the herbal bite of wild myrtle. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the initial aquatic sharpness softens into an…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Natsuko or Sun Dapples?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Natsuko is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Sun Dapples is rated 3.51/5 from 129 votes. Choose Natsuko for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Sun Dapples for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which projects more, Natsuko or Sun Dapples?

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

Do Natsuko and Sun Dapples smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Orange, Melon, Iris and Jasmine.

Is Natsuko or Sun Dapples better for summer or winter?

Natsuko suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Natsuko and Sun Dapples?

Natsuko has top notes of Orange, Myrtle and Melon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Lilac, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. 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.