Fragrance comparison

Sex on The Beach vs Sunset

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 335 ratings analysed

Sex on The Beach

Apple Parfums

3.7512 votes

Rank #55,559 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sunset

Naomi Campbell

3.99323 votes

Rank #6,724 LactonicOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sunset takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sex on The Beach
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sunset
Choose it for a lactonic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Sex on The Beach1/5

Sunset4/5

Ratings & consensus: Sunset
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sunset
Sillage & projection: Sunset
Value for money: Sex on The Beach
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sunset

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sex on The BeachApple Parfums

SunsetNaomi Campbell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 49%Want 32%

3.99/ 5 · 323 votes

Have 26%Had 74%Want 0%

Category winnerSunsetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

35%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

323 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySunset

SillageSunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value60

Category winnerSex on The BeachBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

lactonic100%

ozonic90%

aquatic80%

fruity70%

sweet60%

vanilla50%

Scent match14%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRose

Heart

PepperLeatherJasmineFreesia

Base

SandalwoodOlibanumAmber

Top

WatermelonMelonPepperGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart

MilkRaspberryRoseFreesia

Base

VanillaIrisMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Pepper and Freesia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall43

Winter57

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,724

PerfumerOlivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerSunsetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sex on The Beach by Apple Parfums pairs a bright bergamot and rose opening with a dark center of black pepper, textured leather, and jasmine. As the citrus subsides, sandalwood and smoky olibanum ground the sweet amber base. It fits autumn evenings, leather jacket outings, and cool spring nights when you want an edgy …

Reviews →

Naomi Campbell Sunset captures the warmth of late afternoon sun on skin. Olivier Pescheux blended watery melon and sharp pepper with a surprising splash of milk and soft raspberry. The result is a creamy vanilla and iris base that avoids typical gourmand heaviness. It offers a comforting option for casual daytime wear.

Reviews →

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, Sex on The Beach or Sunset?

Sunset takes 4 of 5 categories. Sex on The Beach is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Sunset is rated 3.99/5 from 323 votes. Choose Sex on The Beach for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sunset for a lactonic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sex on The Beach or Sunset?

Sunset lasts longest (Sunset 68/100, Sex on The Beach 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sex on The Beach or Sunset?

Sunset projects furthest (Sunset 67/100, Sex on The Beach 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sex on The Beach and Sunset smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Pepper and Freesia.

Is Sex on The Beach or Sunset better for summer or winter?

Sex on The Beach suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sex on The Beach and Sunset?

Sex on The Beach has top notes of Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Pepper, Leather, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Olibanum and Amber. Sunset has top notes of Watermelon, Melon, Pepper and Green Leaves, heart notes of Milk, Raspberry, Rose and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Iris, Musk and Amber.