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Sun (original) vs My Pearl Divine

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

Updated 129 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Pearl Divine takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Sun (original)

    Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

  • My Pearl Divine

    Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sun (original)1/4
My Pearl Divine2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
My Pearl Divine
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
My Pearl Divine
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sun (original)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Sun (original)Oriflame
My Pearl DivineSergio Nero
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.31/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 5%Had 86%Want 9%
3.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
53%Like
2%Ok
2%Dislike
1%Hate

121 votes

13%Love
63%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityMy Pearl Divine

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value100
Category winnerMy Pearl DivineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
fruity86%
sweet72%
powdery58%
rose44%
musky30%
white floral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
fresh77%
citrus69%
musky61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Peach
Heart
FreesiaRose
Base
Musk
Top
BergamotMelonPeachPear
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaRoseViolet
Base
MuskCedarSandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesPeach, Freesia, Rose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring62
Summer100
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,391

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#48,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSun (original)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sun (original) by Oriflame is a bright floral fruity EDT built around peach, freesia, rose and soft musk. Reviews remember it as fresh, light, fruity and very summery, with some wearers picking up a juicy melon-like sweetness alongside the official peach note. It suits fans of cheerful 1990s daytime scents: easy, femi…

Reviews →

My Pearl Divine by Sergio Nero balances crisp bergamot and juicy melon with a soft floral heart of lily-of-the-valley and freesia. This 2016 release dries down to a gentle blend of musk, sandalwood, and vanilla. It is a light, feminine choice for everyday office wear during mild spring or summer days when you need a c…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sun (original) or My Pearl Divine?

My Pearl Divine takes 2 of 4 categories. Sun (original) is rated 4.31/5 from 121 votes; My Pearl Divine is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Sun (original) for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose My Pearl Divine for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sun (original) or My Pearl Divine?

My Pearl Divine lasts longest (My Pearl Divine 65/100, Sun (original) 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sun (original) or My Pearl Divine?

Projection is very close: Sun (original) 50/100, My Pearl Divine 50/100 for sillage.

Do Sun (original) and My Pearl Divine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Peach, Freesia, Rose and Musk.

Is Sun (original) or My Pearl Divine better for summer or winter?

My Pearl Divine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sun (original) and My Pearl Divine?

Sun (original) has top notes of Peach, heart notes of Freesia and Rose, a base of Musk. My Pearl Divine has top notes of Bergamot, Melon, Peach and Pear, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

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