Fragrance comparison

Romantica vs Sunshine Woman

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 6,316 ratings analysed

Romantica

Furla

3.5199 votes

Rank #19,466 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sunshine Woman

Amouage

4.056,217 votes

Rank #24,937 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sunshine Woman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Romantica
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sunshine Woman
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Romantica3/7

Sunshine Woman4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RomanticaFurla

Sunshine WomanAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

4.05/ 5 · 6,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerSunshine WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

46%Like

19%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

99 votes

43%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

6,217 votes

Category winnerSunshine WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySunshine Woman

SillageSunshine Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value30

Category winnerRomanticaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

floral92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

almond69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantDavanaCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyJasmineMugane

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliVanillaSandalwood

Top

AlmondBlack CurrantDavana

Heart

OsmanthusVanillaMagnoliaJasmine

Base

White TobaccoPapyrusPatchouliCade oil

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Davana, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Romantica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall58

Winter30

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRomanticaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex10

Women86

Casual 37%Work 30%Date 22%Party 11%

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,466

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#24,937

PerfumerElise Benat

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRomanticaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Furla Romantica opens with a sharp flash of juicy black currant paired with the herbal, wine-like fruitiness of davana and a pinch of dry coriander. Within fifteen minutes, the fruity tang softens into a fresh floral heart dominated by dewy peony and creamy jasmine petals. A modern muguet molecule called Mugane adds a…

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Amouage Sunshine Woman behaves like a sun-drenched apricot preserve poured over dry tobacco leaves. It bypasses typical summer citrus, offering a dense warmth that clings to the skin during crisp autumn afternoons or chilly spring mornings. A heavy dose of osmanthus gives it a distinct velvety texture, making it a ste…

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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, Romantica or Sunshine Woman?

Sunshine Woman takes 4 of 7 categories. Romantica is rated 3.51/5 from 99 votes; Sunshine Woman is rated 4.05/5 from 6,217 votes. Choose Romantica for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sunshine Woman for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Romantica or Sunshine Woman?

Sunshine Woman lasts longest (Sunshine Woman 71/100, Romantica 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Romantica or Sunshine Woman?

Sunshine Woman projects furthest (Sunshine Woman 62/100, Romantica 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Romantica and Sunshine Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Davana, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Romantica or Sunshine Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Romantica is the stronger pick. For winter, Sunshine Woman is the stronger pick. Romantica suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Romantica and Sunshine Woman?

Romantica has top notes of Black Currant, Davana and Coriander, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Mugane, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Sunshine Woman has top notes of Almond, Black Currant and Davana, heart notes of Osmanthus, Vanilla, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of White Tobacco, Papyrus, Patchouli and Cade oil.