Fragrance comparison

Summer Sunset vs Coastal Veil

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

6 wins

Summer Sunset

L'Eau Maliz

4.5634 votes

Rank #23,210 WoodyAromatic

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55%scent match

Closely related

Coastal Veil

Pineward Perfumes

3.96143 votes

Rank #27,413 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer Sunset takes 6 of 7 categories.

Summer Sunset
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Coastal Veil
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Summer Sunset6/7

Coastal Veil1/7

Ratings & consensus: Summer Sunset
Community sentiment: Summer Sunset
Longevity: Summer Sunset
Sillage & projection: Summer Sunset
Value for money: Coastal Veil
Versatility: Summer Sunset
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Summer Sunset

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Summer SunsetL'Eau Maliz

Coastal VeilPineward Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 73%

3.96/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

Category winnerSummer SunsetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

36%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

Category winnerSummer SunsetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySummer Sunset

SillageSummer Sunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value60

Category winnerCoastal VeilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

fruity58%

white floral44%

sweet30%

aromatic100%

woody83%

marine65%

fresh spicy48%

aquatic30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FigCypressJuniperRosemaryEucalyptusHoneysuckleSaltHoneyFireSandalwoodGardeniaHyacinth

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

SeaweedSea waterCypressJuniperEucalyptusJuniper BerriesAmbergrisMossMushroomWater PepperSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypress, Juniper, Eucalyptus and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer100

Fall21

Winter16

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSummer SunsetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex71

Women24

Men39

Unisex59

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#27,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSummer SunsetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Summer Sunset by L'Eau Maliz opens with a sharp burst of aromatic cypress, camphoraceous eucalyptus, and crushed rosemary. Within twenty minutes, the green initial blast settles into a sun-warmed fig center dusted with sea salt and pale gardenia. Small touches of golden honey and hyacinth round out the heart, preventi…

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Coastal Veil by Pineward Perfumes captures the chilly mist of the Pacific Northwest shoreline. A stark blend of briny seaweed, cold sea water, and sharp cypress, this fragrance bypasses typical tropical sunscreen notes. It suits outdoor enthusiasts who prefer an atmospheric, damp wood scent over clean citrus colognes …

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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 Sunset or Coastal Veil?

Summer Sunset takes 6 of 7 categories. Summer Sunset is rated 4.56/5 from 34 votes; Coastal Veil is rated 3.96/5 from 143 votes. Choose Summer Sunset for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Coastal Veil for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Summer Sunset or Coastal Veil?

Summer Sunset lasts longest (Summer Sunset 85/100, Coastal Veil 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Summer Sunset or Coastal Veil?

Summer Sunset projects furthest (Summer Sunset 80/100, Coastal Veil 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Summer Sunset and Coastal Veil smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Juniper, Eucalyptus and Sandalwood.

Is Summer Sunset or Coastal Veil better for summer or winter?

For summer, Summer Sunset is the stronger pick. For winter, Coastal Veil is the stronger pick. Summer Sunset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.