Fragrance comparison

Xander vs Sunset in Maroc

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Xander

Cave

4.1718 votes

Rank #48,482 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sunset in Maroc

Jinkoh Store

4.754 votes

Rank #36,059 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sunset in Maroc takes 4 of 4 categories.

Xander
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sunset in Maroc
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Xander0/4

Sunset in Maroc4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

XanderCave

Sunset in MarocJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 40%Had 2%Want 58%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevitySunset in Maroc

SillageSunset in Maroc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSunset in MarocBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

sweet60%

oud50%

amber100%

warm spicy83%

rose65%

sweet48%

balsamic30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OreganoCedar LeavesBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

MyrrhOpoponaxResinAmberBalsamic Notes

Base8-12+ hrs

OudSandalwoodLeather

Notes

Moroccan RoseFrankincenseLabdanumRed RoseSaffronRoseCinnamonOpoponaxVanillaAmberMyrrhClove

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Opoponax and Amber. Durations are only published for Xander, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,059

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSunset in MarocHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xander by Cave delivers a dark, room-filling blast of smoky resins, herbal oregano, and rich leather. The scent opens with a sharp flash of tart bergamot and dry cedar needles, immediately grounded by savory culinary oregano. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals a dense pool of sweet opoponax, warm amb…

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Sunset in Maroc by Jinkoh Store captures the warmth of North African dusk through a rich blend of Moroccan rose, sweet loukhoum, and spiced golden resins. The scent opens with vibrant red petals and fiery saffron before sinking into a thick base of frankincense, myrrh, and warm labdanum. It wears like a cozy, luxurio…

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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, Xander or Sunset in Maroc?

Sunset in Maroc takes 4 of 4 categories. Xander is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes; Sunset in Maroc is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Xander for a amber and balsamic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sunset in Maroc for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Xander or Sunset in Maroc?

Sunset in Maroc lasts longest (Sunset in Maroc 100/100, Xander 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Xander or Sunset in Maroc?

Sunset in Maroc projects furthest (Sunset in Maroc 92/100, Xander 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Xander and Sunset in Maroc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and sweet accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Opoponax and Amber.

Is Xander or Sunset in Maroc better for summer or winter?

Xander suits evening wear; Sunset in Maroc suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Xander and Sunset in Maroc?

Xander has top notes of Oregano, Cedar Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Myrrh, Opoponax, Resin and Amber, a base of Oud, Sandalwood and Leather. Sunset in Maroc features Moroccan Rose, Frankincense, Labdanum, Red Rose and Saffron.