Fragrance comparison

The Sun Card vs V Absolu

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 942 ratings analysed

The Sun Card

Marissa Zappas

4.16177 votes

Rank #8,904 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

V Absolu

Valentino

4.12765 votes

Rank #3,625 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V Absolu takes 5 of 8 categories.

The Sun Card
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
V Absolu
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

The Sun Card2/8

V Absolu5/8

Ratings & consensus: V Absolu
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: V Absolu
Sillage & projection: V Absolu
Value for money: The Sun Card
Versatility: The Sun Card
Note pyramid (duration): V Absolu
Fragranxe ranking: V Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Sun CardMarissa Zappas

V AbsoluValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 69%

4.12/ 5 · 765 votes

Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%

Category winnerV AbsoluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

40%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

177 votes

36%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

765 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityV Absolu

SillageV Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value43

Category winnerThe Sun CardBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

tropical84%

powdery77%

green69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

amber77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

HeliotropeSweet OrangeSpicy Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

FrangipaniHay

Base2 to 3 hours

Amber

Top15-30 mins

FigVodkaMandarin OrangeFreesiaPink GrapefruitBalsam Fir

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseHeliotropeFrangipaniOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaAmberSandalwoodIncenseMuskCedar

Category winnerV AbsoluLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer100

Fall22

Winter7

Day100

Night10

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night84

Category winnerThe Sun CardMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,904

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#3,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerV AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Sun Card by Marissa Zappas is a light, sunny fragrance that centers on creamy frangipani blossoms and warm, sunbaked hay. It opens with juicy sweet orange and a soft dusting of heliotrope, introducing an almond-tinged powderiness before settling into a golden floral heart. Rather than a syrupy beach lotion, the fl…

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V Absolu by Valentino opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy fig, crisp pink grapefruit, and a cool shot of chilled vodka that cuts through the fruit. As the bright citrus settles, warm orange blossom and powdery heliotrope take over the middle, softening the profile into a smooth floral heart. The true character 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, The Sun Card or V Absolu?

V Absolu takes 5 of 8 categories. The Sun Card is rated 4.16/5 from 177 votes; V Absolu is rated 4.12/5 from 765 votes. Choose The Sun Card for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose V Absolu for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Sun Card or V Absolu?

V Absolu lasts longest (V Absolu 69/100, The Sun Card 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Sun Card or V Absolu?

V Absolu projects furthest (V Absolu 60/100, The Sun Card 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Sun Card and V Absolu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Frangipani and Amber.

Is The Sun Card or V Absolu better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Sun Card is the stronger pick. For winter, V Absolu is the stronger pick. The Sun Card suits daytime wear; V Absolu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Sun Card and V Absolu?

The Sun Card has top notes of Heliotrope, Sweet Orange and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Frangipani and Hay, a base of Amber. V Absolu has top notes of Fig, Vodka, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Frangipani and Orange Blossom, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Incense.