Fragrance comparison

Sunset Kiss vs Moon

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

Sunset Kiss

Gulf Orchid

3.7919 votes

Rank #36,311 VanillaGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Moon

Nicheend

3.1273 votes

Rank #16,955 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moon takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sunset Kiss
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Moon
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sunset Kiss2/5

Moon3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sunset KissGulf Orchid

MoonNicheend

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 78%

3.12/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerSunset KissRating 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

20%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

24%Dislike

18%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityMoon

SillageMoon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value43

Category winnerSunset KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

green92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

woody69%

white floral61%

woody100%

fruity92%

musky84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, 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

ApplePineapplePink PepperOrangeBergamot

Heart

RaspberrySaffronRoseWhite Flowers

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodAmberOakmossVetiverSandalwoodVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Amber and White Flowers. 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

Spring83

Summer35

Fall100

Winter78

Day77

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men9

Unisex68

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,311

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#16,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMoonHigher 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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Moon by Nicheend opens with a bright burst of crisp apple and pineapple, quickly settling into a complex floral-fruity core with raspberry and saffron. It dries down to a rich, resinous base of musk, guaiac wood, and amber. This unisex scent behaves like a second skin, offering a sophisticated fruity profile that work…

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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 Moon?

Moon takes 3 of 5 categories. Sunset Kiss is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Moon is rated 3.12/5 from 73 votes. Choose Sunset Kiss for a vanilla and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Moon for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sunset Kiss or Moon?

Moon lasts longest (Moon 85/100, Sunset Kiss 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sunset Kiss or Moon?

Moon projects furthest (Moon 71/100, Sunset Kiss 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sunset Kiss and Moon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Amber and White Flowers.

Is Sunset Kiss or Moon better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sunset Kiss and Moon?

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. Moon has top notes of Apple, Pineapple, Pink Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Rose and White Flowers, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Amber and Oakmoss.