Fragrance comparison

OE vs Summer Sunset

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 317 ratings analysed

Bogue

3.89283 votes

Rank #3,741 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Summer Sunset

L'Eau Maliz

4.5634 votes

Rank #23,210 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer Sunset takes 6 of 7 categories.

OE
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Summer Sunset
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

OE1/7

Summer Sunset6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OEBogue

Summer SunsetL'Eau Maliz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.56/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 73%

Category winnerSummer SunsetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

158 votes

68%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerSummer SunsetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevitySummer Sunset

SillageSummer Sunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSummer SunsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

camphor30%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

fruity58%

white floral44%

sweet30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitBergamotLemonCamphorJuniperPineTobaccoCedarRosemaryBlack PepperCypressThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

FigCypressJuniperRosemaryEucalyptusHoneysuckleSaltHoneyFireSandalwoodGardeniaHyacinth

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Rosemary and Cypress. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Spring79

Summer100

Fall21

Winter16

Day100

Night56

Category winnerSummer SunsetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex38

Women1

Men5

Unisex71

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,741

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#23,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOEHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

OE opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit, bergamot and lemon, then quickly turns greener and more resinous. Pine, juniper, rosemary and cypress keep it brisk and aromatic, while tobacco, woods and benzoin give the dry-down a dry, slightly smoky warmth. It reads clearly unisex, though many wearers may find it leans tr…

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Summer Sunset by L'Eau Maliz opens with a sharp burst of aromatic cypress, camphoraceous eucalyptus, and crushed rosemary. Within twenty minutes, the green initial blast settles into a sun-warmed fig center dusted with sea salt and pale gardenia. Small touches of golden honey and hyacinth round out the heart, preventi…

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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, OE or Summer Sunset?

Summer Sunset takes 6 of 7 categories. OE is rated 3.89/5 from 283 votes; Summer Sunset is rated 4.56/5 from 34 votes. Choose OE for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Summer Sunset for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, OE or Summer Sunset?

Summer Sunset lasts longest (Summer Sunset 85/100, OE 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, OE or Summer Sunset?

Summer Sunset projects furthest (Summer Sunset 80/100, OE 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do OE and Summer Sunset smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Rosemary and Cypress.

Is OE or Summer Sunset better for summer or winter?

For summer, Summer Sunset is the stronger pick. For winter, OE is the stronger pick. Summer Sunset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.