Fragrance comparison

Peak vs Sundus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Peak

éther

5.002 votes

Rank #50,045 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Sundus

Karakash Perfume

3.867 votes

Rank #51,048 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Peak
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sundus
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Peak1/3

Sundus1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Peakéther

SundusKarakash Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSundus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

smoky69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLime

Heart

LavenderelemiHeliotropeMarzipanJuniper Berries

Base

BirchVetiverCedarPatchoulioak mossVanilla

Top

GrapefruitLemonBergamotLimeThymeArtemisiaGalbanum

Heart

JasmineJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantApplePink PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLily

Base

AmbergrisLeatherVanillaBenzoinLabdanumRoseCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lime and Juniper Berries. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring80

Summer80

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,045

PerfumerMaria Bubnova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,048

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPeakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Peak by éther opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit, sharp lime, and bergamot peel that immediately brings to mind cold sea air hitting a sunny shoreline. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk citrus settles into a surprisingly cozy heart of sweet marzipan, powdery heliotrope, and clean herbal lavender. The real b…

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Sundus by Karakash Perfume opens with a sharp spray of fresh lime and grapefruit before settling into a warm bed of cypriol oil, soft leather, and dry vetiver. It is a modern unisex option that balances bright summer citrus with a rugged autumn base. Perfect for someone seeking a fresh daily wear that holds a woody si…

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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, Peak or Sundus?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Peak is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Sundus is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Peak for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sundus for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Peak or Sundus?

They last about the same: Peak 80/100, Sundus 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Peak or Sundus?

Sundus projects furthest (Sundus 63/100, Peak 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Peak and Sundus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lime and Juniper Berries.

Is Peak or Sundus better for summer or winter?

Peak suits day or night wear; Sundus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Peak and Sundus?

Peak has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, elemi, Heliotrope and Marzipan, a base of Birch, Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli. Sundus has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Jasmine, Juniper Berries, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Ambergris, Leather, Vanilla and Benzoin.