Sunset vs Shiraz
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shiraz takes 4 of 7 categories.
SunsetChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
ShirazChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Sunset3/7
Shiraz4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Shiraz
- Community sentiment
- Shiraz
- Longevity
- Shiraz
- Sillage & projection
- Shiraz
- Value for money
- Sunset
- Versatility
- Sunset
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sunset
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SunsetCiclo CosméticosShirazNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 44%Had 12%Want 43%
4.11/ 5 · 376 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerShirazRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
36%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
85 votes
49%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
376 votes
Category winnerShirazMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShiraz
SillageShiraz
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSunsetBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
woody77%
fruity69%
green61%
warm spicy100%
woody88%
cinnamon77%
fruity65%
fresh spicy53%
aromatic42%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotMandarin OrangeCassis
Heart2-3 hrs
Water LilyCoconut WaterJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
MuskVirginia CedarAmber
Top
PlumFrench labdanumPeachCassisSageMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomRoseJasmine
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cassis and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Sunset, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer100
Fall20
Winter11
Day100
Night11
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSunsetMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,533
PerfumerEdison Fujita
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#25,697
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerSunsetHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSunset by Ciclo Cosméticos delivers a bright splash of juicy mandarin orange and sparkling bergamot that instantly cuts through oppressive summer humidity. A tart edge of cassis adds crispness before watery coconut water and delicate water lily soften the heart into an airy coastal breeze. The base anchors with clean …
Reviews →Shiraz is a warm spicy, fruity chypre with a rich plum and peach opening, a clove and cinnamon heart, and a woody mossy base. It reads classic rather than airy, with spice, fruit, and oakmoss all clearly present. On skin, it usually feels fuller and more textured than modern fruity florals. The profile may suit someon…
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, Sunset or Shiraz?
Shiraz takes 4 of 7 categories. Sunset is rated 3.98/5 from 85 votes; Shiraz is rated 4.11/5 from 376 votes. Choose Sunset for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shiraz for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Sunset or Shiraz?
Shiraz lasts longest (Shiraz 74/100, Sunset 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sunset or Shiraz?
Shiraz projects furthest (Shiraz 69/100, Sunset 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sunset and Shiraz smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cassis and Jasmine.
Is Sunset or Shiraz better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sunset is the stronger pick. For winter, Shiraz is the stronger pick. Sunset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sunset and Shiraz?
Sunset has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Water Lily, Coconut Water and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Shiraz has top notes of Plum, French labdanum, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.
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