Fragrance comparison

Rare Sapphires vs Sundus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 350 ratings analysed

Rare Sapphires

Avon

3.64343 votes

Rank #10,822 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sundus

Karakash Perfume

3.867 votes

Rank #50,519 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sundus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rare Sapphires
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sundus
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Rare Sapphires1/4

Sundus3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rare SapphiresAvon

SundusKarakash Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 343 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

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

17%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

343 votes

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySundus

SillageSundus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSundusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral86%

fruity72%

sweet58%

green44%

lactonic30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FigGrapefruit

Heart

GardeniaLilySnowdrops

Base

Fig TreeCedarVetiver

Top

GrapefruitLemonBergamotLimeThymeArtemisiaGalbanum

Heart

JasmineJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantApplePink PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLily

Base

AmbergrisLeatherVanillaBenzoinLabdanumRoseCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lily, Cedar and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall96

Winter76

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer80

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,822

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#50,519

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRare SapphiresHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rare Sapphires by Avon is a woody, fruity fragrance centered on fig and grapefruit. It features a heart of gardenia and lily before settling into a base of fig tree, cedar, and vetiver. This scent is an excellent choice for those who enjoy earthy, green profiles and prefer a light, refreshing aroma suitable for casual…

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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, Rare Sapphires or Sundus?

Sundus takes 3 of 4 categories. Rare Sapphires is rated 3.64/5 from 343 votes; Sundus is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Rare Sapphires for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sundus for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rare Sapphires or Sundus?

Sundus lasts longest (Sundus 80/100, Rare Sapphires 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rare Sapphires or Sundus?

Sundus projects furthest (Sundus 63/100, Rare Sapphires 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rare Sapphires and Sundus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lily, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Rare Sapphires or Sundus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rare Sapphires and Sundus?

Rare Sapphires has top notes of Fig and Grapefruit, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily and Snowdrops, a base of Fig Tree, Cedar and Vetiver. 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.