Fragrance comparison

Pub vs Sun

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5,531 ratings analysed

Pub

Revlon

4.0813 votes

Rank #23,340 PowderyVanilla

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42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sun

Jil Sander

3.635,518 votes

Rank #1,208 AmberVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sun takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pub
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Sun
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pub2/5

Sun3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PubRevlon

SunJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%

3.63/ 5 · 5,518 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerPubRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

28%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

4,012 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySun

SillagePub

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value84

Category winnerSunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

musky84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

lavender61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumStar AniseAmalfi LemonTarragonBasil

Heart

HeliotropeLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillePatchoulioak moss

Top

Fruity NotesAfrican Orange FlowerPalisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonCassisBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeCarnationOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

VanilleBenzoinAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodMuskStyraxTobacco Leaf

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-Valley 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

Spring33

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,208

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews658

Category winnerSunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pub by Revlon is a classic woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered around a powdery musk and vanilla core. With sharp, bracing top notes of star anise and basil, it settles into a comforting heliotrope and lavender heart. Ideal for casual daily wear or autumn afternoons, this scent leans heavily into a retro, mascu…

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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, Pub or Sun?

Sun takes 3 of 5 categories. Pub is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Sun is rated 3.63/5 from 5,518 votes. Choose Pub for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Sun for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pub or Sun?

Sun lasts longest (Sun 73/100, Pub 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pub or Sun?

Pub projects furthest (Pub 69/100, Sun 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pub and Sun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Pub or Sun better for summer or winter?

Pub suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pub and Sun?

Pub has top notes of Geranium, Star Anise, Amalfi Lemon and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanille and Patchouli. 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.