Fragrance comparison

Sunset vs Wahaj

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Sunset

Paolo Gigli

3.0017 votes

Rank #63,766 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Wahaj

Nabeel

4.504 votes

Rank #38,368 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wahaj takes 2 of 3 categories.

Sunset
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Wahaj
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Sunset1/3

Wahaj2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SunsetPaolo Gigli

WahajNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 32%Want 39%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 7%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

35%Dislike

18%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityWahaj

SillageSunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity86%

sweet72%

musky58%

floral44%

powdery30%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

rose61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, rose and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PlumRaspberryLime

Heart3-4 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base7-9+ hrs

White MuskCedarSandalwood

Top

PlumSaffronRaspberryPine TreeLavenderCherryLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmbergrisCedarPatchouliTonka BeanWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesPlum, Raspberry, Lime and Rose. Durations are only published for Sunset, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Casual 32%Work 29%Date 26%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,766

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWahajHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sunset by Paolo Gigli balances ripe orchard fruit with a classical floral bouquet. The first blast delivers tart lime cut across sweet plum and raspberry pulp. It feels bright yet thick on skin. Within twenty minutes, a velvety rose and crisp lily-of-the-valley push through the initial sweetness. The base grounds the …

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Wahaj by Nabeel is a dense floral fruity perfume centered on a rich plum and saffron opening. As the scent settles, a heart of rose and geranium merges with a warm cedar and patchouli base. It offers an opulent profile suited for cool autumn evenings and formal winter gatherings.

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, Sunset or Wahaj?

Wahaj takes 2 of 3 categories. Sunset is rated 3.00/5 from 17 votes; Wahaj is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Sunset for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Wahaj for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sunset or Wahaj?

Wahaj lasts longest (Wahaj 100/100, Sunset 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sunset or Wahaj?

Sunset projects furthest (Sunset 70/100, Wahaj 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sunset and Wahaj smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Raspberry, Lime and Rose.

Is Sunset or Wahaj better for summer or winter?

Sunset suits daytime wear; Wahaj suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sunset and Wahaj?

Sunset has top notes of Plum, Raspberry and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. Wahaj has top notes of Plum, Saffron, Raspberry and Pine Tree, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, Cedar and Patchouli.