Sunset in Sumba vs Zaad Amber
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zaad Amber takes 4 of 5 categories.
Sunset in SumbaChoose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zaad AmberChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sunset in Sumba1/5
Zaad Amber4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Zaad Amber
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Zaad Amber
- Sillage & projection
- Zaad Amber
- Value for money
- Sunset in Sumba
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zaad Amber
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sunset in SumbaProject 1945Zaad AmberO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 58%Had 13%Want 29%
4.37/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 22%Had 32%Want 46%
Category winnerZaad AmberRating 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
57%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZaad Amber
SillageZaad Amber
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSunset in SumbaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
aromatic69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and balsamic
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
Red AppleCardamomPepperMandarin Orange
Heart
AmberIrisGeraniumBasilLavender
Base
IncenseHinoki WoodPatchouliFrench labdanum
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Red Apple, Cardamom and Incense. 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
Spring30
Summer10
Fall100
Winter100
Day23
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#41,398
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#37,066
PerfumerJean-Charles Niel, Marion Costero
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZaad AmberHigher 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 →Zaad Amber by O Boticário is a warm, resinous oriental fragrance for men that balances crisp fruit with rich woods. The first spray delivers juicy red apple, sweet mandarin orange, and a dusting of crushed cardamom and black pepper. As the bright fruit settles, powdery iris, clean lavender, and sweet golden amber emer…
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 Zaad Amber?
Zaad Amber takes 4 of 5 categories. Sunset in Sumba is rated 3.91/5 from 23 votes; Zaad Amber is rated 4.37/5 from 30 votes. Choose Sunset in Sumba for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zaad Amber for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Sunset in Sumba or Zaad Amber?
Zaad Amber lasts longest (Zaad Amber 65/100, Sunset in Sumba 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sunset in Sumba or Zaad Amber?
Zaad Amber projects furthest (Zaad Amber 62/100, Sunset in Sumba 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sunset in Sumba and Zaad Amber smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and balsamic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Red Apple, Cardamom and Incense.
Is Sunset in Sumba or Zaad Amber better for summer or winter?
Sunset in Sumba suits evening wear; Zaad Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sunset in Sumba and Zaad Amber?
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. Zaad Amber has top notes of Red Apple, Cardamom, Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Amber, Iris, Geranium and Basil, a base of Incense, Hinoki Wood, Patchouli and French labdanum.
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