Fragrance comparison

Sofia vs Sun

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 5,620 ratings analysed

Sofia

Detaille

3.77102 votes

Rank #25,774 VanillaPatchouli

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43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sun

Jil Sander

3.635,518 votes

Rank #1,141 AmberVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sun takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sofia
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sun
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Sofia3/7

Sun4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofiaDetaille

SunJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

3.63/ 5 · 5,518 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerSofiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

102 votes

28%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

4,012 votes

Category winnerSofiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySun

SillageSun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value84

Category winnerSunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both vanilla, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TamarindCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVanille

Top

Fruity NotesAfrican Orange FlowerPalisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonCassisBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeCarnationOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

VanilleBenzoinAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodMuskStyraxTobacco Leaf

InformationalShared notesCassis, Heliotrope and Vanille. Durations are only published for Sofia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSofiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 26%Party 13%

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,141

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews658

Category winnerSunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille Sofia presents an unusual spin on classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a pungent kick of tangy tamarind and bitter green cassis buds. Give it two minutes. The sharpness smooths out quickly as almond-toned heliotrope and soft jasmine emerge across the heart. Grounding the base is an earthy patcho…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sofia or Sun?

Sun takes 4 of 7 categories. Sofia is rated 3.77/5 from 102 votes; Sun is rated 3.63/5 from 5,518 votes. Choose Sofia for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sun for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sofia or Sun?

Sun lasts longest (Sun 73/100, Sofia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofia or Sun?

Sun projects furthest (Sun 65/100, Sofia 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofia and Sun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Cassis, Heliotrope and Vanille.

Is Sofia or Sun better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sofia and Sun?

Sofia has top notes of Tamarind and Cassis, heart notes of Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vanille. 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.