Fleur du Mal
Dries Van NotenEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Fleur du Mal vs. Sun (original)
Is Fleur du Mal better than Sun (original)?
Fleur du Mal rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
fruityfloralpowderymuskysweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Fleur du Mal and Sun (original)?
| Fleur du Mal | Sun (original) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2022 | 1996 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Quentin Bisch | — |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Fleur du Mal and Sun (original) smell?
Fleur du Mal
Fruity
Floral
Leather
Powdery
Musky
Amber
Lactonic
Soft Spicy
Sun (original)
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Powdery
Rose
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Fleur du Mal and Sun (original) share?
Top
Peach juice
Peach
Heart
Chinese osmanthusJasmine
FreesiaRose
Base
SuedeAmber
Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Chinese osmanthusJasmine
FreesiaRose
Fruity Notes
Peach juice
Peach
Where they fit
When and where do Fleur du Mal and Sun (original) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Fleur du Mal or Sun (original)?
| Fleur du Mal | Sun (original) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Fleur du Mal and Sun (original)?
If you love osmanthus but find it often disappears too quickly, this one holds onto it. The real show is the rich, suede-like floralcy of osmanthus and jasmine.Fleur du Mal
Sun isn't trying to fill the room. That's not a limitation, it's a choice. The fragrance sits close to the skin, offering warmth you can live in throughout the day.Sun (original)
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