Fragrance comparison

Pelagos vs Sunset in Grasse

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 282 ratings analysed

Pelagos

Parfums Dusita

3.69280 votes

Rank #8,157 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sunset in Grasse

Jinkoh Store

4.502 votes

Rank #42,642 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sunset in Grasse takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pelagos
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sunset in Grasse
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Pelagos1/4

Sunset in Grasse3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PelagosParfums Dusita

Sunset in GrasseJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

280 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySunset in Grasse

SillageSunset in Grasse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSunset in GrasseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

earthy83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

iris56%

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

CypressPineClary SageOakmossBergamotLitsea CubebaOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisJasmineThymeTonka Bean

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodVetiverAmyrisPatchouliIncenseAmbretteBenzoin

Notes

Ylang-YlangTonka BeanGrapefruitClary SageCarnationPatchouliChamomileAmbergrisBergamotLavenderGeraniumTuberose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Pelagos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night33

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex54

Women12

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,157

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#42,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPelagosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pelagos by Parfums Dusita takes the idea of a coastal breeze and strips away synthetic melon calone. Instead, it hits the skin with crisp cypress, bitter pine needles, and zesty bergamot. The citrus sparkles for twenty minutes before buttery orris root and earthy oakmoss take control. You get a clean, dry soap lather …

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Sunset in Grasse by Jinkoh Store opens with a sharp burst of bitter bergamot, zesty grapefruit, and herbaceous clary sage before settling into a deep forest floor of rich oakmoss and damp cypress. As the scent warms on your skin, creamy ylang-ylang and sweet jasmine soften the initial crispness, introducing a vintage …

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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, Pelagos or Sunset in Grasse?

Sunset in Grasse takes 3 of 4 categories. Pelagos is rated 3.69/5 from 280 votes; Sunset in Grasse is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Pelagos for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sunset in Grasse for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Pelagos or Sunset in Grasse?

Sunset in Grasse lasts longest (Sunset in Grasse 100/100, Pelagos 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pelagos or Sunset in Grasse?

Sunset in Grasse projects furthest (Sunset in Grasse 100/100, Pelagos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pelagos and Sunset in Grasse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

Is Pelagos or Sunset in Grasse better for summer or winter?

Pelagos suits daytime wear; Sunset in Grasse suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pelagos and Sunset in Grasse?

Pelagos has top notes of Cypress, Pine, Clary Sage and Oakmoss, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine, Thyme and Tonka Bean, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amyris and Patchouli. Sunset in Grasse features Ylang-Ylang, Tonka Bean, Grapefruit, Clary Sage and Carnation.