Fragrance comparison

Sync vs Dazzling

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

Sync

Denim

2.754 votes

Rank #68,041 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dazzling

Armaf

3.4637 votes

Rank #28,511 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dazzling takes 4 of 4 categories.

Sync
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dazzling
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sync0/4

Dazzling4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SyncDenim

DazzlingArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.46/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

22%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityDazzling

SillageDazzling

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value83

Category winnerDazzlingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh72%

woody58%

vanilla44%

powdery30%

sweet100%

fruity92%

rose84%

woody77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomVanilla

Base4-6 hrs

AmberSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Top

RosePearPineappleCitrusesBergamot

Heart

JasmineGardeniaPink Pepper

Base

VanillaVetiverAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Jasmine, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Sync, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring77

Summer38

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 45%Work 31%Date 14%Party 10%

Men5

Unisex10

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDazzlingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Sync takes an unusual path for a drugstore men's fragrance. The opening smells brisk. A sharp burst of tart citruses clears the air immediately, carrying a slight flash of rubbing alcohol that settles within three minutes. Once that initial blast calms, creamy jasmine and orange blossom emerge to soften the edge…

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Armaf Dazzling introduces itself as a bold, sweet floral fruity fragrance that makes an immediate impression. The initial spray delivers a juicy, tart blend of fresh pineapple and pear, rounded out by a classic citrus sparkle. As it settles, the scent reveals a warmer heart of jasmine and gardenia, balanced by a sharp…

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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, Sync or Dazzling?

Dazzling takes 4 of 4 categories. Sync is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Dazzling is rated 3.46/5 from 37 votes. Choose Sync for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dazzling for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sync or Dazzling?

Dazzling lasts longest (Dazzling 74/100, Sync 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sync or Dazzling?

Dazzling projects furthest (Dazzling 67/100, Sync 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sync and Dazzling smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Citruses, Jasmine, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Sync or Dazzling better for summer or winter?

Sync suits daytime wear; Dazzling suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sync and Dazzling?

Sync has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Vanilla, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Dazzling has top notes of Rose, Pear, Pineapple and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia and Pink Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood.