Fragrance comparison

Summer Sun vs Florida State University Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Summer Sun

Clean

4.2832 votes

Rank #49,367 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Florida State University Men

Masik Collegiate Fragrances

5.001 votes

Rank #48,419 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Florida State University Men takes 4 of 4 categories.

Summer Sun
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Florida State University Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Summer Sun0/4

Florida State University Men4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Florida State University Men
Sillage & projection: Florida State University Men
Value for money: Florida State University Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Florida State University Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Summer SunClean

Florida State University MenMasik Collegiate Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFlorida State University Men

SillageFlorida State University Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value100

Category winnerFlorida State University MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

marine69%

fruity61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Sea NotesClementineBergamotApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

Juniper BerriesHoneysuckleOrange Blossom

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskWhite WoodsWhite AmberSandalwood

Top

BergamotAppleLemon

Heart

PineappleLavenderJuniper BerriesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Black PepperOakmossWhite WoodsWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Juniper Berries and White Woods. Durations are only published for Summer Sun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night27

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,419

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFlorida State University MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Summer Sun by Clean brings together bright sunny citrus and breezy marine air in a relaxed daytime profile. The first spray delivers tart clementine and bergamot sharpened by crisp green apple, backed immediately by an airy sea notes accord. As the brisk opening settles, a soft heart of honeysuckle and orange blossom …

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Florida State University Men opens with a burst of crisp Fuji apple, tart bergamot, and lemon. As the bright citrus mellows, a heart of sweet pineapple, crushed lavender, and juniper berries creates a clean, sporty aura. A dry-down of black pepper, oakmoss, and white woods gives it ground. Built for tailgates, campus …

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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, Summer Sun or Florida State University Men?

Florida State University Men takes 4 of 4 categories. Summer Sun is rated 4.28/5 from 32 votes; Florida State University Men is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Summer Sun for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Florida State University Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Summer Sun or Florida State University Men?

Florida State University Men lasts longest (Florida State University Men 100/100, Summer Sun 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Summer Sun or Florida State University Men?

Florida State University Men projects furthest (Florida State University Men 100/100, Summer Sun 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Summer Sun and Florida State University Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Juniper Berries and White Woods.

Is Summer Sun or Florida State University Men better for summer or winter?

Summer Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Summer Sun and Florida State University Men?

Summer Sun has top notes of Sea Notes, Clementine, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Honeysuckle and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, White Woods, White Amber and Sandalwood. Florida State University Men has top notes of Bergamot, Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Juniper Berries and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Black Pepper, Oakmoss, White Woods and White Musk.