Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Summer Kiss vs Sun Cities

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 160 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pheromone Summer Kiss

Marilyn Miglin

2.754 votes

Rank #67,443 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Sun Cities

Vilhelm Parfumerie

3.40156 votes

Rank #18,584 LeatherSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pheromone Summer Kiss takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pheromone Summer Kiss
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Sun Cities
Choose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pheromone Summer Kiss3/4

Sun Cities1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone Summer KissMarilyn Miglin

Sun CitiesVilhelm Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

3.40/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

19%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

15%Dislike

10%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityPheromone Summer Kiss

SillagePheromone Summer Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value24

Category winnerPheromone Summer KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

woody92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

leather100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

tropical61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

JuniperSea NotesLavenderCalifornian LemonItalian Mandarin

Heart2 to 4 hours

White LilyItalian Jasmine

Base4 to 8 hours

VioletPatchouliMuskAmber

Top

PineappleItalian MandarinCardamom

Heart

LeatherSaffronVioletChinese OsmanthusOakmossImmortelle

Base

PatchouliAmberSugarMusk

InformationalShared notesItalian Mandarin, Violet, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Pheromone Summer Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer93

Fall96

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men18

Unisex59

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,584

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerSun CitiesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone Summer Kiss by Marilyn Miglin presents a crisp, botanical blend that takes a distinct turn away from traditional sweet summer releases. The fragrance opens with an astringent burst of juniper, sharp Californian lemon, and breezy sea notes, backed by an aromatic cut of lavender. Rather than leaning into lush …

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Sun Cities by Vilhelm Parfumerie presents a striking contrast between tropical brightness and raw leather. This fragrance sets a juicy slice of pineapple against a dark base of saffron and leather. Designed for those who appreciate modern, mineral structures, it serves as a bold choice for warm evening gatherings or c…

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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, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Sun Cities?

Pheromone Summer Kiss takes 3 of 4 categories. Pheromone Summer Kiss is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Sun Cities is rated 3.40/5 from 156 votes. Choose Pheromone Summer Kiss for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Sun Cities for a leather and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Sun Cities?

Pheromone Summer Kiss lasts longest (Pheromone Summer Kiss 67/100, Sun Cities 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Sun Cities?

Pheromone Summer Kiss projects furthest (Pheromone Summer Kiss 63/100, Sun Cities 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Summer Kiss and Sun Cities smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Italian Mandarin, Violet, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Pheromone Summer Kiss or Sun Cities better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Summer Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone Summer Kiss and Sun Cities?

Pheromone Summer Kiss has top notes of Juniper, Sea Notes, Lavender and Californian Lemon, heart notes of White Lily and Italian Jasmine, a base of Violet, Patchouli, Musk and Amber. Sun Cities has top notes of Pineapple, Italian Mandarin and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Saffron, Violet and Chinese Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Sugar and Musk.