Fragrance comparison

Sun vs Saso

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,594 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sun

Jil Sander

3.635,518 votes

Rank #1,210 AmberVanilla

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Saso

Shiseido

4.1276 votes

Rank #31,533 PowderyWoody

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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.
Saso
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sun4/7

Saso3/7

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

SasoShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 5,518 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerSasoRating 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

38%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerSasoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySun

SillageSun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

floral77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and sweet

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

AldehydesFruity NotesHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineOrris RootRoseLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

VetiverCivettaMuskSandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesFruity Notes, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang. 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–

Spring43

Summer46

Fall89

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerSasoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,210

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews658

Overall rank#31,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Shiseido Saso opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and green notes that feels crisp like a cool spring morning. As it settles on skin, a dense bouquet of ylang-ylang and powdery hyacinth takes over, steering the scent away from simple freshness and into a rich, classic floral territory. The base slowly warms wi…

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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 Saso?

Sun takes 4 of 7 categories. Sun is rated 3.63/5 from 5,518 votes; Saso is rated 4.12/5 from 76 votes. Choose Sun for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Saso for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sun or Saso?

They last about the same: Sun 73/100, Saso 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sun or Saso?

Sun projects furthest (Sun 65/100, Saso 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sun and Saso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Sun or Saso better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sun and Saso?

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. Saso has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Hyacinth and Green Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Civetta, Musk and Sandalwood.