Fragrance comparison

Sunset Kiss vs Abu Dhabi

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Sunset Kiss

Gulf Orchid

3.7919 votes

Rank #36,311 VanillaGreen

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Abu Dhabi

Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector

3.333 votes

Rank #62,130 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Sunset Kiss
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Abu Dhabi
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sunset Kiss2/4

Abu Dhabi2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sunset KissGulf Orchid

Abu DhabiMemoirs Of A Perfume Collector

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 78%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

21%Like

16%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityAbu Dhabi

SillageAbu Dhabi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value0

Category winnerSunset KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

green92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

woody69%

white floral61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

rose77%

oud69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BlackcurrantPistachioGreen LeavesPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian JasmineAmberWhite Flowers

Base6-8+ hrs

Whipped CreamVanillaVetiverMusk

Top

Ylang-YlangPink PepperCardamomMarigoldOrris

Heart

Assam OudIndian JasmineNarcissusTaif RoseTuberoseRose Oil

Base

Vietnamese OudTahitian VanillaPistachioCedarwoodVetiverCoffeeMyrrhHoney

InformationalShared notesPistachio, Pink Pepper, Indian Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Sunset Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall50

Winter38

Day100

Night47

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 33%Date 29%Work 24%Party 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,311

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#62,130

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSunset KissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sunset Kiss by Gulf Orchid delivers a playful, sweet contrast that catches you off guard. The first spray punches through with tart blackcurrant and crunchy green pistachio, backed by a quick pinch of pink pepper. Give it ten minutes. The scent softens into sweet Indian jasmine and warm amber before settling into its …

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Jean Claude Delville crafts Abu Dhabi around heavy Vietnamese oud, dark Yemeni coffee, and a thick pistachio loukoum base. Cardamom and ylang-ylang cut through the dense opening before rose oil and tuberose soften the middle. Built for freezing winter nights and black-tie dinners, this rich oriental scent stays heavy …

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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 Kiss or Abu Dhabi?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sunset Kiss is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Abu Dhabi is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Sunset Kiss for a vanilla and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Abu Dhabi for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sunset Kiss or Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi lasts longest (Abu Dhabi 100/100, Sunset Kiss 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sunset Kiss or Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi projects furthest (Abu Dhabi 100/100, Sunset Kiss 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sunset Kiss and Abu Dhabi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pistachio, Pink Pepper, Indian Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Sunset Kiss or Abu Dhabi better for summer or winter?

Sunset Kiss suits daytime wear; Abu Dhabi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sunset Kiss and Abu Dhabi?

Sunset Kiss has top notes of Blackcurrant, Pistachio, Green Leaves and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Indian Jasmine, Amber and White Flowers, a base of Whipped Cream, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk. Abu Dhabi has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Marigold, heart notes of Assam Oud, Indian Jasmine, Narcissus and Taif Rose, a base of Vietnamese Oud, Tahitian Vanilla, Pistachio and Cedarwood.