Fragrance comparison

Whimsical vs Sun Dapples

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 140 ratings analysed

3 wins

Whimsical

Revlon

3.8211 votes

Rank #48,271 IrisWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Sun Dapples

Amway

3.51129 votes

Rank #18,564 FruityAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whimsical takes 3 of 5 categories.

Whimsical
Choose it for a iris and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sun Dapples
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Whimsical3/5

Sun Dapples2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WhimsicalRevlon

Sun DapplesAmway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 22%Want 72%

3.51/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 27%Had 57%Want 16%

Category winnerWhimsicalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

16%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

28%Dislike

2%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySun Dapples

SillageWhimsical

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerWhimsicalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

floral77%

ozonic69%

rose61%

fruity100%

aquatic92%

fresh84%

ozonic77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafGeraniumBlack CurrantPepperMignonette

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskAmberVanilleResin

Top

MelonWater NotesOrangeGreen NotesBlack CurrantPlum

Heart

RosePeachJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumIris

Base

AmberMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Black Currant, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall40

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,564

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSun DapplesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Whimsical by Revlon is a floral green fragrance for women that evokes a romantic and delicate mood. It opens with bright notes of violet leaf, black currant, and pepper. The heart reveals iris and lily-of-the-valley, settling into a base of musk and vanilla. This is a subtle, polite scent best suited for light spring …

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Sun Dapples by Amway is a floral-fruity scent built on a melon and aquatic foundation. Designed for spring and summer days, it brings a bright and cheerful profile to the skin. It captures a sunny essence that relies on melon, water notes, and rose. This fragrance fits those who prefer a light, easy-wearing scent for …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Whimsical or Sun Dapples?

Whimsical takes 3 of 5 categories. Whimsical is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Sun Dapples is rated 3.51/5 from 129 votes. Choose Whimsical for a iris and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sun Dapples for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Whimsical or Sun Dapples?

Sun Dapples lasts longest (Sun Dapples 66/100, Whimsical 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whimsical or Sun Dapples?

Whimsical projects furthest (Whimsical 63/100, Sun Dapples 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whimsical and Sun Dapples smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and ozonic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Black Currant, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Whimsical or Sun Dapples better for summer or winter?

Whimsical suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whimsical and Sun Dapples?

Whimsical has top notes of Violet Leaf, Geranium, Black Currant and Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Resin. Sun Dapples has top notes of Melon, Water Notes, Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Peach, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.