Fragrance comparison

Summer Sunset vs Le Fils du Pharmacien

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

Summer Sunset

L'Eau Maliz

4.5634 votes

Rank #23,210 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Le Fils du Pharmacien

Atelier Mignon

4.002 votes

Rank #57,954 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer Sunset takes 3 of 4 categories.

Summer Sunset
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Le Fils du Pharmacien
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Summer Sunset3/4

Le Fils du Pharmacien1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer Sunset
Sillage & projection: Summer Sunset
Value for money: Le Fils du Pharmacien
Versatility: Not scored
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

Le Fils du PharmacienAtelier Mignon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 73%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySummer Sunset

SillageSummer Sunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLe Fils du PharmacienBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

fruity58%

white floral44%

sweet30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · 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

PeppermintLavenderGeraniumRosemaryCloveEucalyptusThymeBitter OrangeSweet OrangeFrankincenseAtlas CedarTexas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRosemary and Eucalyptus. 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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex71

Women24

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#57,954

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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Le Fils du Pharmacien by Atelier Mignon opens with a brisk flash of peppermint, eucalyptus, and bitter orange that feels instantly clearing. As the top notes settle, rosemary, thyme, and lavender build an authentic herbal heart grounded in traditional apothecary traditions. The dry down introduces Atlas cedar, Texas c…

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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 Le Fils du Pharmacien?

Summer Sunset takes 3 of 4 categories. Summer Sunset is rated 4.56/5 from 34 votes; Le Fils du Pharmacien is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Summer Sunset for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Le Fils du Pharmacien for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Summer Sunset or Le Fils du Pharmacien?

Summer Sunset lasts longest (Summer Sunset 85/100, Le Fils du Pharmacien 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Summer Sunset or Le Fils du Pharmacien?

Summer Sunset projects furthest (Summer Sunset 80/100, Le Fils du Pharmacien 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Summer Sunset and Le Fils du Pharmacien smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary and Eucalyptus.

Is Summer Sunset or Le Fils du Pharmacien better for summer or winter?

Summer Sunset suits daytime wear; Le Fils du Pharmacien suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Summer Sunset and Le Fils du Pharmacien?

Summer Sunset features Fig, Cypress, Juniper, Rosemary and Eucalyptus. Le Fils du Pharmacien features Peppermint, Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary and Clove.