Fragrance comparison

Sunset Kiss vs Narjesi

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

Sunset Kiss

Gulf Orchid

3.7919 votes

Rank #36,311 VanillaGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #24,308 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narjesi takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sunset Kiss
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Narjesi
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Sunset Kiss1/5

Narjesi4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sunset KissGulf Orchid

NarjesiThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 78%

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

Category winnerNarjesiRating 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

68%Love

16%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value19

Category winnerSunset KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

vanilla100%

green92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

woody69%

white floral61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

Scent match4%Clearly different

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

RoseTurkish RoseBulgarian RoseMay RosePink PepperSpicesAldehydeselemi

Heart

Taif RoseGingerPatchouliCorianderBenzoinVetiverChamomileHoney

Base

CivetIncenseAnimal notesCastoreumAmberSpun SugarLeatherMoss

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Amber and Vetiver. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,311

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#24,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNarjesiHigher 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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Narjesi opens with a dense rush of Taif rose, saffron, and bitter coffee before settling into a deep heart of agarwood and spicy patchouli. The floral top is heavy and opulent, packed with multiple rose extractions that dominate the early hours on skin. As the fragrance warms during cold winter evenings, base notes o…

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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 Narjesi?

Narjesi takes 4 of 5 categories. Sunset Kiss is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes. Choose Sunset Kiss for a vanilla and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sunset Kiss or Narjesi?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, Sunset Kiss 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sunset Kiss or Narjesi?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, Sunset Kiss 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sunset Kiss and Narjesi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Amber and Vetiver.

Is Sunset Kiss or Narjesi better for summer or winter?

Sunset Kiss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sunset Kiss and Narjesi?

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. Narjesi has top notes of Rose, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and May Rose, heart notes of Taif Rose, Ginger, Patchouli and Coriander, a base of Civet, Incense, Animal notes and Castoreum.