Fragrance comparison

Sun Kissed vs The Red

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sun Kissed

AMD Perfumes

4.504 votes

Rank #45,622 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

The Red

The Sum

3.4937 votes

Rank #56,243 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sun Kissed takes 2 of 3 categories.

Sun Kissed
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
The Red
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sun Kissed2/3

The Red1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sun KissedAMD Perfumes

The RedThe Sum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 67%

3.49/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 16%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

24%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

35%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevitySun Kissed

SillageThe Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

soft spicy69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

amber83%

metallic65%

leather48%

tobacco30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantVanilla

Heart

AmberSaffronRose

Base

Woody NotesPatchouli

Notes

SaffronAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmber and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring31

Summer23

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,243

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSun KissedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sun Kissed by AMD Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Sun Kissed was launched in 2024. Top notes are Black Currant and Vanilla; middle notes are Amber, Saffron and Rose; base notes are Black Currant, Woody Notes and Patchouli.

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The Red by The Sum opens with a distinct burst of bitter saffron and dry smoke, setting an atmospheric tone right from the first spray. Created by perfumer Josh Meyer in 2016, this Eau de Parfum centers around warm spicy accords, dark leather undertones, and a resinous amber base. A cool metallic tang runs through the…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sun Kissed or The Red?

Sun Kissed takes 2 of 3 categories. Sun Kissed is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; The Red is rated 3.49/5 from 37 votes. Choose Sun Kissed for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose The Red for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sun Kissed or The Red?

Sun Kissed lasts longest (Sun Kissed 87/100, The Red 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sun Kissed or The Red?

Projection is very close: The Red 59/100, Sun Kissed 58/100 for sillage.

Do Sun Kissed and The Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amber and Saffron.

Is Sun Kissed or The Red better for summer or winter?

Sun Kissed suits day or night wear; The Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sun Kissed and The Red?

Sun Kissed has top notes of Black Currant and Vanilla, heart notes of Amber, Saffron and Rose, a base of Woody Notes and Patchouli. The Red features Saffron and Amber.