64 community ratings

Sympathy for the Sun

2014WomenModern

7.3/ 10

Community score
64 ratings

Roos & Roos Sympathy for the Sun is a fresh, green women's fragrance that joins the brightness of lemon and bergamot to the soft floral side of jasmine and peony.

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How does it perform?

From 53 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

75% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Oakmoss Jasmine Woods Lemon Bergamot Salt Peony

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Sweet
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Sympathy for the Sun smell like?

Citrus leads: lemon and bergamot give it a bright, airy feel. Jasmine and peony build a floral base, while salt adds a slightly sharper coolness. Oakmoss and woods bring a dry, faintly powdery depth, and the sweet, creamy side stays in the background.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and wear centres on daily, leisure and office settings. It reads feminine, with a modern feel too. Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Eliya and Kenzo Summer by Kenzo have a close profile.