Fragrance comparison

Sun Cities vs Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 159 ratings analysed

Sun Cities

Vilhelm Parfumerie

3.40156 votes

Rank #19,640 LeatherSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Absolute

Asghar Adam Ali

4.673 votes

Rank #47,653 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sun Cities
Choose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Absolute
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Sun Cities1/4

Absolute3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sun CitiesVilhelm Parfumerie

AbsoluteAsghar Adam Ali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

15%Dislike

10%Hate

156 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute

SillageAbsolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

tropical61%

woody100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both leather and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleItalian MandarinCardamom

Heart

LeatherSaffronVioletChinese OsmanthusOakmossImmortelle

Base

PatchouliAmberSugarMusk

Top

Pink PepperLavenderCorianderCardamomSaffronBergamotMandarinOrange

Heart

LeatherIncenseVioletOrange BlossomBrown sugarPineappleCashmeranJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodOudPatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Italian Mandarin, Cardamom and Leather. 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

Summer93

Fall96

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex59

Women23

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,640

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#47,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSun CitiesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sun Cities by Vilhelm Parfumerie presents a striking contrast between tropical brightness and raw leather. This fragrance sets a juicy slice of pineapple against a dark base of saffron and leather. Designed for those who appreciate modern, mineral structures, it serves as a bold choice for warm evening gatherings or c…

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Absolute is a smoky, woody leather fragrance with a bright citrus and spice opening, then a darker heart of incense, violet, cashmeran and sweetened leather. It starts lively, but the overall character leans warm, resinous and textured. The wear looks best suited to people who enjoy bold woody scents with some sweetne…

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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 Cities or Absolute?

Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. Sun Cities is rated 3.40/5 from 156 votes; Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Sun Cities for a leather and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sun Cities or Absolute?

Absolute lasts longest (Absolute 87/100, Sun Cities 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sun Cities or Absolute?

Absolute projects furthest (Absolute 75/100, Sun Cities 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sun Cities and Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Italian Mandarin, Cardamom and Leather.

Is Sun Cities or Absolute better for summer or winter?

Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sun Cities and Absolute?

Sun Cities has top notes of Pineapple, Italian Mandarin and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Saffron, Violet and Chinese Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Sugar and Musk. Absolute has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Incense, Violet and Orange Blossom, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oud, Patchouli and Sandalwood.