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Citrus · 2009

Sol Sun

Rating4.1 ★ 161 votes
GenderWomen
Year2009
Best for summerDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
Collection

The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
10 notes
topfirst impression
heartthe character
basethe foundation

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
60
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
53
intimateenormous
Price value-
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean-
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
CitrusFloralSweetWhite FloralFresh SpicyMuskyPowderyFresh
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
White Floral
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Powdery
Fresh

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
7%
weak
14%
moderate
32%
long lasting
26%
eternal
21%
Sillage
intimate
18%
moderate
34%
strong
21%
enormous
27%
Season
spring
17%
summer
34%
fall
29%
winter
21%
Time of day
day
62%
night
38%
Gender
female
67%
more female
8%
unisex
13%
male
13%
Value
way overpriced
16%
overpriced
21%
ok
37%
good value
16%
great value
11%

Smells similar

by scent profile

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

BergamotGingerAmalfi LemonJasmineRoseOrchidLotusMuskWoody NotesSugar
topheartbase

Signature pair: Lotus and Woody Notes

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In plain words

The main accords of Sol Sun are citrus and floral. It opens with Ginger and Bergamot, reveals Jasmine and Lotus at its heart, and dries down to Sugar and Musk. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in summer and autumn, day or night.

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