Sun Cities vs The Cupbearer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Cupbearer takes 3 of 4 categories.
Sun CitiesChoose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The CupbearerChoose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sun Cities1/4
The Cupbearer3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Cupbearer
- Sillage & projection
- The Cupbearer
- Value for money
- The Cupbearer
- 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 ParfumerieThe CupbearerThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 156 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
4.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 84%Had 7%Want 9%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
38%Like
19%Ok
15%Dislike
10%Hate
156 votes
75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Cupbearer
SillageThe Cupbearer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe CupbearerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
warm spicy77%
animalic69%
tropical61%
leather100%
warm spicy92%
floral84%
citrus77%
violet69%
fruity61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both leather, warm spicy and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PineappleItalian MandarinCardamom
Heart
LeatherSaffronVioletChinese OsmanthusOakmossImmortelle
Base
PatchouliAmberSugarMusk
Notes
Chinese OsmanthusItalian MandarinImmortelleSaffronLeatherVioletSuede
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesItalian Mandarin, Leather, Saffron and Violet. Durations are only published for The Cupbearer, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer93
Fall96
Winter78
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall83
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,640
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#32,334
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerSun CitiesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSun 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…
Reviews →The Cupbearer by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around bright citrus, suede, and warm spicy tones. The scent opens with a lively splash of Italian mandarin, offering an immediate sweet and zesty contrast to the richer base. Soon, a smooth suede leather accord emerges alongside dry saffron and powdery viol…
Reviews →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 The Cupbearer?
The Cupbearer takes 3 of 4 categories. Sun Cities is rated 3.40/5 from 156 votes; The Cupbearer is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Sun Cities for a leather and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Cupbearer for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Sun Cities or The Cupbearer?
The Cupbearer lasts longest (The Cupbearer 80/100, Sun Cities 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sun Cities or The Cupbearer?
The Cupbearer projects furthest (The Cupbearer 67/100, Sun Cities 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sun Cities and The Cupbearer smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, warm spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Italian Mandarin, Leather, Saffron and Violet.
Is Sun Cities or The Cupbearer better for summer or winter?
The Cupbearer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sun Cities and The Cupbearer?
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. The Cupbearer features Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin, Immortelle, Saffron and Leather.
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