Fragrance comparison

Spiritual vs Sundus

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 423 ratings analysed

Spiritual

M. Micallef

3.65416 votes

Rank #9,904 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Sundus

Karakash Perfume

3.867 votes

Rank #46,006 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Spiritual
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sundus
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Spiritual2/4

Sundus2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SpiritualM. Micallef

SundusKarakash Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 416 votes

Have 64%Had 36%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

31%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

341 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySundus

SillageSpiritual

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSundusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

animalic69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineCedar

Base

AmbergrisBenzoinVanilla

Top

GrapefruitLemonBergamotLimeThymeArtemisiaGalbanum

Heart

JasmineJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantApplePink PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLily

Base

AmbergrisLeatherVanillaBenzoinLabdanumRoseCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Cedar. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer80

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex31

Women62

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#46,006

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSpiritualHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiritual by M. Micallef is an amber-forward scent that balances spice with soft florals. It opens with bright bergamot and pink pepper, settling into a heart of jasmine and cedar before resting on a warm base of vanilla, benzoin, and ambergris. This unisex composition works well for evening wear in autumn or winter, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Spiritual or Sundus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Spiritual is rated 3.65/5 from 416 votes; Sundus is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Spiritual for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sundus for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Spiritual or Sundus?

Sundus lasts longest (Sundus 80/100, Spiritual 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spiritual or Sundus?

Spiritual projects furthest (Spiritual 67/100, Sundus 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spiritual and Sundus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is Spiritual or Sundus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Spiritual and Sundus?

Spiritual has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Ambergris, Benzoin and Vanilla. 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.