Fragrance comparison

Summer Sun vs London Girl

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

4 wins

Summer Sun

Clean

4.2832 votes

Rank #48,784 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

London Girl

JAFRA

4.0616 votes

Rank #48,964 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer Sun takes 4 of 5 categories.

Summer Sun
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
London Girl
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Summer Sun4/5

London Girl1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Summer SunClean

London GirlJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%

4.06/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

Category winnerSummer SunRating 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

31%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySummer Sun

SillageSummer Sun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value79

Category winnerLondon GirlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

marine69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

fruity92%

violet84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, fruity and white floral

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

CassisAppleMidori

Heart

VioletHoneysucklePeonyMagnolia

Base

White AmberMuskSandalwoodWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesApple, Honeysuckle, Musk and White Amber. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night8

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSummer SunHigher 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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London Girl by JAFRA delivers a bright, fruity opening of cassis and apple. As it settles, violet and honeysuckle emerge, resting on a soft base of white amber and sandalwood. This floral-fruity blend works well for casual daytime wear during the spring. Its approachable profile makes it a reliable choice for everyday…

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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 London Girl?

Summer Sun takes 4 of 5 categories. Summer Sun is rated 4.28/5 from 32 votes; London Girl is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes. Choose Summer Sun for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose London Girl for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Summer Sun or London Girl?

Summer Sun lasts longest (Summer Sun 60/100, London Girl 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Summer Sun or London Girl?

Summer Sun projects furthest (Summer Sun 49/100, London Girl 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Summer Sun and London Girl smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Apple, Honeysuckle, Musk and White Amber.

Is Summer Sun or London Girl better for summer or winter?

Summer Sun suits daytime wear; London Girl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Summer Sun and London Girl?

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. London Girl has top notes of Cassis, Apple and Midori, heart notes of Violet, Honeysuckle, Peony and Magnolia, a base of White Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Woodsy Notes.