Sunset in Sumba vs Ikon Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Sunset in SumbaChoose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ikon OudChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sunset in Sumba2/5
Ikon Oud2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Sunset in Sumba
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Sunset in Sumba
- Value for money
- Ikon Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ikon Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sunset in SumbaProject 1945Ikon OudZirhWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 58%Had 13%Want 29%
3.51/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 82%Had 13%Want 5%
Category winnerSunset in SumbaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
57%Like
13%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
5%Love
63%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
16%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageSunset in Sumba
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIkon OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
aromatic69%
balsamic61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
oud69%
earthy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeRed AppleCardamomelemi
Heart2-3 hrs
CloveIncenseLavender
Base4-6 hrs
VanillaPatchouli
Top
IncenseCardamomSaffronelemi
Heart
oak mossGingerLavender
Base
OudPatchouliAmberwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesCardamom, elemi, Incense and Lavender. Durations are only published for Sunset in Sumba, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer36
Fall100
Winter64
Day79
Night100
Spring27
Summer9
Fall82
Winter100
Day25
Night100
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#41,137
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#19,608
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerIkon OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSunset in Sumba by Project 1945 opens with a refreshing snap of crisp red apple and bright mandarin orange, dusted with a pinch of green cardamom and resinous elemi. As the lively fruity opening settles, the heart introduces a cozy blend of aromatic lavender, spicy clove, and gentle incense smoke. The dry-down rests o…
Reviews →Ikon Oud opens spicy and aromatic, with cardamom, saffron and incense giving it a dry, slightly herbal edge before the woods settle in. The oud here reads smoother than barnyard, supported by amberwood, patchouli and vetiver. It suits someone who wants an affordable, easy-wearing oud profile with a masculine lean. Exp…
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 in Sumba or Ikon Oud?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Sunset in Sumba is rated 3.91/5 from 23 votes; Ikon Oud is rated 3.51/5 from 36 votes. Choose Sunset in Sumba for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ikon Oud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Sunset in Sumba or Ikon Oud?
They last about the same: Sunset in Sumba 59/100, Ikon Oud 59/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Sunset in Sumba or Ikon Oud?
Sunset in Sumba projects furthest (Sunset in Sumba 53/100, Ikon Oud 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sunset in Sumba and Ikon Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, elemi, Incense and Lavender.
Is Sunset in Sumba or Ikon Oud better for summer or winter?
Sunset in Sumba suits evening wear; Ikon Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sunset in Sumba and Ikon Oud?
Sunset in Sumba has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Red Apple, Cardamom and elemi, heart notes of Clove, Incense and Lavender, a base of Vanilla and Patchouli. Ikon Oud has top notes of Incense, Cardamom, Saffron and elemi, heart notes of oak moss, Ginger and Lavender, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Amberwood and Vetiver.
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