Sunset by Sex and the City bottle
Sex and the City

Sunset

3.8/5 · 15 votes Feminine 2012
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity2.8/5
Sillage2.3/5
Day38
Night100
Fall100
Winter50
Spring38
Summer38
Our take

Sex and the City Sunset opens with a bright spray of blood orange and green apple that feels crisp and immediate. Violet leaves add a fresh, slightly cool green edge, while freesia brings a clean floral lift to the top. The fruit stays prominent as the fragrance moves forward, never fading into the background. Vanilla orchid and lily-of-the-valley take over the heart with a soft, rounded floral character that feels smooth rather than sharp. Sugar and plum deepen the middle, adding a candied fruitiness that pushes the scent toward the gourmand side without becoming heavy. The sweetness here is clear and direct, sitting comfortably alongside the flowers.

The base rests on tonka bean, amber, and benzoin, which give the fragrance a warm, resinous foundation that feels cozy and slightly powdery. Musk smooths the edges and helps the sweeter elements blend into a single, steady impression. The vanilla accord runs through the entire composition, tying the fruit and flowers to the amber-rich drydown. This is a scent built for a night out in the city, when the air is warm and the lights are low. The overall effect is sweet, floral, and amber-heavy, with a fresh opening that gives way to a sugary, comforting finish. The green and ozonic touches keep it from feeling flat, adding a small breath of air to the rich base. It suits someone who enjoys a fragrance that stays firmly on the playful, dessert-like side of oriental floral, where the sugar and vanilla lead the way through a warm evening

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