Fragrance comparison

Sun vs Trellis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,526 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sun

Jil Sander

3.635,518 votes

Rank #1,210 AmberVanilla

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Trellis

Kat Burki

3.388 votes

Rank #68,767 WoodyMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sun takes 3 of 3 categories.

Sun
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Trellis
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sun3/3

Trellis0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sun
Sillage & projection: Sun
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

TrellisKat Burki

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 5,518 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 20%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

13%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevitySun

SillageSun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

green61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, powdery 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

OrangeGreen Notes

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

MuskPalisander RosewoodWoody NotesSandalwoodOrris RootAmber

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,210

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews658

Overall rank#68,767

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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Kat Burki's Trellis lands on the skin with a sharp, dew-drenched brightness. The initial burst relies heavily on crisp green notes and a splash of bitter orange, steering clear of any syrupy sweetness. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite softens, revealing a clean floral heart dominated by lily-of-the-valley and a …

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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 Trellis?

Sun takes 3 of 3 categories. Sun is rated 3.63/5 from 5,518 votes; Trellis is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Sun for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Trellis for a woody and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sun or Trellis?

Sun lasts longest (Sun 73/100, Trellis 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sun or Trellis?

Sun projects furthest (Sun 65/100, Trellis 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sun and Trellis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Sun or Trellis better for summer or winter?

Trellis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sun and Trellis?

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. Trellis has top notes of Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Palisander Rosewood, Woody Notes and Sandalwood.