Fragrance comparison

Originale vs Sun

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5,569 ratings analysed

Originale

Vicky Tiel

4.1451 votes

Rank #18,597 FloralCitrus

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19%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sun

Jil Sander

3.635,518 votes

Rank #1,209 AmberVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sun takes 4 of 7 categories.

Originale
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sun
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Originale3/7

Sun4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OriginaleVicky Tiel

SunJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

3.63/ 5 · 5,518 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerOriginaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

28%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

4,012 votes

Category winnerOriginaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySun

SillageSun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value84

Category winnerSunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

musky61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonMignonette

Heart

HyacinthNarcissusJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerHeliotrope

Base

MuskAmberVanille

Top

Fruity NotesAfrican Orange FlowerPalisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonCassisBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeCarnationOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

VanilleBenzoinAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodMuskStyraxTobacco Leaf

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, African Orange Flower, Heliotrope and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOriginaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#1,209

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews658

Category winnerSunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Originale by Vicky Tiel brings a heavy dose of retro charm, centering on a crisp hyacinth note wrapped in green stems and cool citrus peels. It settles into a powdery musk that feels formal and structured. This is a green floral for cool spring days when you want a clean, classic presence that stands out from modern s…

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Sun by Jil Sander is a warm, golden oriental fragrance built around creamy orange blossom, powdery heliotrope, and rich benzoin vanilla. Launched in 1989, it skips typical tropical coconut or aquatic ocean notes in favor of a comforting, thick sun lotion warmth. The opening blends bright lemon and sweet fruit with sun…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Originale or Sun?

Sun takes 4 of 7 categories. Originale is rated 4.14/5 from 51 votes; Sun is rated 3.63/5 from 5,518 votes. Choose Originale for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sun for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Originale or Sun?

Sun lasts longest (Sun 73/100, Originale 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Originale or Sun?

Projection is very close: Sun 65/100, Originale 63/100 for sillage.

Do Originale and Sun smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, African Orange Flower, Heliotrope and Musk.

Is Originale or Sun better for summer or winter?

For summer, Originale is the stronger pick. For winter, Sun is the stronger pick. Originale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Originale and Sun?

Originale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Mignonette, heart notes of Hyacinth, Narcissus, Jasmine and African Orange Flower, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille. Sun has top notes of Fruity Notes, African Orange Flower, Palisander Rosewood and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Vanille, Benzoin, Amber and Tonka Bean.