Fragrance comparison

Oahu Coconut Sunset vs Betty Barclay

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 188 ratings analysed

5 wins

Oahu Coconut Sunset

Bath & Body Works · 2015

4.28150 votes

Rank #6,988 White FloralTropical

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Betty Barclay

3.7938 votes

Rank #33,659 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oahu Coconut Sunset takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oahu Coconut Sunset
Choose it for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Betty Barclay
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oahu Coconut Sunset5/7

Betty Barclay2/7

Ratings & consensus: Oahu Coconut Sunset
Community sentiment: Oahu Coconut Sunset
Longevity: Betty Barclay
Sillage & projection: Oahu Coconut Sunset
Value for money: Oahu Coconut Sunset
Versatility: Betty Barclay
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

Oahu Coconut SunsetBath & Body Works

Betty BarclayBetty Barclay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 42%Had 24%Want 34%

3.79/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 31%

Category winnerOahu Coconut SunsetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

48%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

150 votes

24%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerOahu Coconut SunsetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBetty Barclay

SillageOahu Coconut Sunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOahu Coconut SunsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tropical91%

amber83%

citrus74%

tuberose56%

animalic39%

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

tuberose61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral, amber and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

StrelitziaBergamotCoconut Blossom

Heart

Tahitian Tiare FlowerTuberoseTyger Lily

Base

AmberSea NotesIncense

Top

PeachCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskIncenseCivettaAmberBenzoinTonka Bean

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

Spring24

Summer100

Fall10

Winter5

Day100

Night–

Spring69

Summer23

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night80

Category winnerBetty BarclayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews30

Overall rank#33,659

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOahu Coconut SunsetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Betty Barclay by Betty Barclay is an oriental floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1994. It leads with a bright, fruity opening of peach and mandarin orange, which transitions into a lush, tuberose-heavy heart. This scent settles into a warm, woody base of patchouli and sandalwood, creating a classic, approachab…

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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, Oahu Coconut Sunset or Betty Barclay?

Oahu Coconut Sunset takes 5 of 7 categories. Oahu Coconut Sunset is rated 4.28/5 from 150 votes; Betty Barclay is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes. Choose Oahu Coconut Sunset for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Betty Barclay for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oahu Coconut Sunset or Betty Barclay?

Betty Barclay lasts longest (Betty Barclay 64/100, Oahu Coconut Sunset 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oahu Coconut Sunset or Betty Barclay?

Projection is very close: Oahu Coconut Sunset 56/100, Betty Barclay 54/100 for sillage.

Do Oahu Coconut Sunset and Betty Barclay smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and tuberose accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Amber and Incense.

Is Oahu Coconut Sunset or Betty Barclay better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oahu Coconut Sunset and Betty Barclay?

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. Betty Barclay has top notes of Peach, Coriander, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Incense.