Fragrance comparison

Summer Sun vs Near Dusk

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 354 ratings analysed

Summer Sun

Clean

4.2832 votes

Rank #49,367 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Near Dusk

Jennifer Aniston

3.96322 votes

Rank #26,942 CoconutMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Near Dusk takes 5 of 8 categories.

Summer Sun
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Near Dusk
Choose it for a coconut and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Summer Sun3/8

Near Dusk5/8

Ratings & consensus: Summer Sun
Community sentiment: Summer Sun
Longevity: Near Dusk
Sillage & projection: Near Dusk
Value for money: Near Dusk
Versatility: Summer Sun
Note pyramid (duration): Near Dusk
Fragranxe ranking: Near Dusk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Summer SunClean

Near DuskJennifer Aniston

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%

3.96/ 5 · 322 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

28%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

322 votes

Category winnerSummer SunMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNear Dusk

SillageNear Dusk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value84

Category winnerNear DuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

marine69%

fruity61%

coconut100%

musky92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

marine61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and marine

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

Top15-30 mins

CoconutSea NotesPink PepperNectarine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasminePeonyOrange Blossom

Base6-8 hrs

MuskVanillaWhite AmberWhite Woods

Category winnerNear DuskLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day99

Night100

Category winnerSummer SunMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,942

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNear DuskHigher 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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Near Dusk by Jennifer Aniston captures the peaceful feeling of a warm beach right as the sun dips below the horizon. The scent opens with a burst of watery coconut, juicy nectarine, and a hint of salty ocean spray balanced by a light touch of pink pepper. As the fruitiness softens, sweet orange blossom and fresh jasmi…

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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 Near Dusk?

Near Dusk takes 5 of 8 categories. Summer Sun is rated 4.28/5 from 32 votes; Near Dusk is rated 3.96/5 from 322 votes. Choose Summer Sun for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Near Dusk for a coconut and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Summer Sun or Near Dusk?

Near Dusk lasts longest (Near Dusk 66/100, Summer Sun 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Summer Sun or Near Dusk?

Near Dusk projects furthest (Near Dusk 55/100, Summer Sun 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Summer Sun and Near Dusk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and marine accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Orange Blossom, Musk and White Woods.

Is Summer Sun or Near Dusk better for summer or winter?

For summer, Summer Sun is the stronger pick. For winter, Near Dusk is the stronger pick. Summer Sun suits daytime wear; Near Dusk suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Summer Sun and Near Dusk?

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. Near Dusk has top notes of Coconut, Sea Notes, Pink Pepper and Nectarine, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Vanilla, White Amber and White Woods.