Fragrance comparison

Sulky vs Verbena Sun

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #49,456 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Verbena Sun

L'Occitane en Provence

4.2299 votes

Rank #14,226 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Sulky
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Verbena Sun
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sulky2/4

Verbena Sun2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SulkyLuciano Soprani

Verbena SunL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

4.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 42%

Category winnerVerbena SunRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

31%Love

64%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySulky

SillageSulky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

fresh30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

Top15-30 mins

Lemon VerbenaAmalfi LemonGrapefruit

Heart1.5-3 hrs

African Orange FlowerJasmineCitruses

Base3-5 hrs

MuskVetiverVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Verbena Sun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Spring37

Summer100

Fall14

Winter10

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 47%Work 34%Date 11%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,456

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVerbena SunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…

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L'Occitane en Provence Verbena Sun delivers an immediate rush of crushed lemon verbena, zesty Amalfi lemon, and tart pink grapefruit. It wakes you up instantly. The first blast carries a crisp herbal sting that quickly softens into dewy African orange flower and subtle jasmine petals. As the sun warms your skin, clean…

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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, Sulky or Verbena Sun?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes; Verbena Sun is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Verbena Sun for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sulky or Verbena Sun?

Sulky lasts longest (Sulky 68/100, Verbena Sun 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sulky or Verbena Sun?

Sulky projects furthest (Sulky 67/100, Verbena Sun 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sulky and Verbena Sun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Sulky or Verbena Sun better for summer or winter?

Sulky suits daytime wear; Verbena Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sulky and Verbena Sun?

Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Verbena Sun has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Amalfi Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Jasmine and Citruses, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.