Fragrance comparison

The Red vs Sun Kissed

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

The Red

The Sum

3.4937 votes

Rank #56,243 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sun Kissed

AMD Perfumes

4.504 votes

Rank #45,622 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sun Kissed takes 2 of 3 categories.

The Red
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sun Kissed
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

The Red1/3

Sun Kissed2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The RedThe Sum

Sun KissedAMD Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 16%Want 62%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

35%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySun Kissed

SillageThe Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value92

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber83%

metallic65%

leather48%

tobacco30%

fruity100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

soft spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SaffronAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantVanilla

Heart

AmberSaffronRose

Base

Woody NotesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer23

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night89

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,243

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSun KissedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Red by The Sum opens with a distinct burst of bitter saffron and dry smoke, setting an atmospheric tone right from the first spray. Created by perfumer Josh Meyer in 2016, this Eau de Parfum centers around warm spicy accords, dark leather undertones, and a resinous amber base. A cool metallic tang runs through the…

Reviews →

Sun Kissed by AMD Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Sun Kissed was launched in 2024. Top notes are Black Currant and Vanilla; middle notes are Amber, Saffron and Rose; base notes are Black Currant, Woody Notes and Patchouli.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Red or Sun Kissed?

Sun Kissed takes 2 of 3 categories. The Red is rated 3.49/5 from 37 votes; Sun Kissed is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose The Red for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sun Kissed for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Red or Sun Kissed?

Sun Kissed lasts longest (Sun Kissed 87/100, The Red 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Red or Sun Kissed?

Projection is very close: The Red 59/100, Sun Kissed 58/100 for sillage.

Do The Red and Sun Kissed smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron and Amber.

Is The Red or Sun Kissed better for summer or winter?

The Red suits daytime wear; Sun Kissed suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Red and Sun Kissed?

The Red features Saffron and Amber. Sun Kissed has top notes of Black Currant and Vanilla, heart notes of Amber, Saffron and Rose, a base of Woody Notes and Patchouli.