Fragrance comparison

Sun vs Molto

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5,583 ratings analysed

Sun

Jil Sander

3.635,518 votes

Rank #1,208 AmberVanilla

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71%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Molto

Missoni

4.2465 votes

Rank #11,636 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Molto takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sun
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Molto
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sun2/7

Molto5/7

Ratings & consensus: Molto
Community sentiment: Molto
Longevity: Molto
Sillage & projection: Molto
Value for money: Sun
Versatility: Molto
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

MoltoMissoni

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 5,518 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerMoltoRating 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

54%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerMoltoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMolto

SillageMolto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both amber, vanilla and woody

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

Palisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangCarnationRoseHeliotropeNeroliJasmine

Base

BenzoinTonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliVanilleVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot. 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–

Spring20

Summer20

Fall93

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerMoltoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,208

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews658

Overall rank#11,636

PerfumerTristan Brando

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Molto Missoni is a rich amber spicy floral with a distinctly vintage feel. It opens sharp and slightly medicinal, then settles into warm cinnamon, powdery heliotrope, soft florals, patchouli, and a sweet ambered vanilla base. It suits shoppers who enjoy character, texture, and a more dressed-up style of perfume. With …

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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 Molto?

Molto takes 5 of 7 categories. Sun is rated 3.63/5 from 5,518 votes; Molto is rated 4.24/5 from 65 votes. Choose Sun for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Molto for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sun or Molto?

They last about the same: Molto 75/100, Sun 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sun or Molto?

Molto projects furthest (Molto 72/100, Sun 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sun and Molto smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Sun or Molto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Molto is the stronger pick. For winter, Molto is the stronger pick. Molto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sun and Molto?

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. Molto has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.