Fragrance comparison

Sun vs Charisma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,943 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sun

Jil Sander

3.635,518 votes

Rank #1,210 AmberVanilla

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Charisma

Avon · 1968

3.77425 votes

Rank #5,571 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sun takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sun
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Charisma
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Sun4/7

Charisma3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SunJil Sander

CharismaAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 5,518 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 425 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerCharismaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

4,012 votes

26%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

391 votes

Category winnerCharismaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySun

SillageSun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value81

Category winnerSunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

powdery92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesAfrican Orange FlowerPalisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonCassisBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeCarnationOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

VanilleBenzoinAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodMuskStyraxTobacco Leaf

Top

AldehydesCorianderHyacinthNeroliPeachBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusJasmineOrris Root

Base

CivettaMuskStyraxSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCharismaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men2

Unisex27

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,210

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews658

Overall rank#5,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1968

Reviews62

Category winnerSunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sun by Jil Sander is a warm, golden oriental fragrance built around creamy orange blossom, powdery heliotrope, and rich benzoin vanilla. Launched in 1989, it skips typical tropical coconut or aquatic ocean notes in favor of a comforting, thick sun lotion warmth. The opening blends bright lemon and sweet fruit with sun…

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Charisma is a classic 1968 vintage floral that opens with a bright, soapy blast of aldehydes, bergamot, and neroli. The heart reveals powdery iris, carnation, and white florals, eventually settling into a warm, musky, amber-rich base. It is a nostalgic, clean-scented staple for those who appreciate traditional, aldehy…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sun or Charisma?

Sun takes 4 of 7 categories. Sun is rated 3.63/5 from 5,518 votes; Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes. Choose Sun for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sun or Charisma?

Sun lasts longest (Sun 73/100, Charisma 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sun or Charisma?

Sun projects furthest (Sun 65/100, Charisma 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sun and Charisma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Orris Root.

Is Sun or Charisma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Charisma is the stronger pick. For winter, Charisma is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sun and Charisma?

Sun has top notes of Fruity Notes, African Orange Flower, Palisander Rosewood and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Vanille, Benzoin, Amber and Tonka Bean. Charisma has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Hyacinth and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civetta, Musk, Styrax and Sandalwood.