2004
Sweet Sun

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Dior  ·  Sold as feminine

Sweet Sun

The feeling of stepping out into a sun-drenched patio, where the bright light and warm breeze carry the scent of blooming flowers and freshly baked pastries.

4.28236 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
citruswhite floralvanillasweetfresh spicyfruity
Sweet SunPremium · $100–250
56%Similar accords, often for lessBlack Amber · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 5 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate29% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak13%
Weak27%
Moderate30%
Long lasting15%
Eternal15%
SillageModerate36% say strong or enormous
Intimate22%
Moderate41%
Strong19%
Enormous17%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine0%
⚥
Unisex27%
♀
Feminine73%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Sweet Sun by Dior, launched in 2004, embodies the essence of a bright and sunny day with its citrusy opening notes of mandarin orange and ginger that give way to the soft white florals like jasmine and tiare flower. The fragrance then settles into a warm base of vanilla, coconut, and musk, creating a comforting embrace that feels both fresh and indulgent. This composition is quintessentially Dior—a blend of elegance and femininity that has made the brand iconic.

How to wear it

Sweet Sun has moderate longevity and sillage, so apply it directly to pulse points for maximum impact. The citrus notes fade after an hour, but the vanilla and musk base notes continue to linger throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Sweet Sun, Dior

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Designer Dior

More from the house · founded 1947 · France

Sweet SunMiss Dioramour
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Adds floral, woody and amber; shares jasmine.

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What people
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4.28/ 5 · 236 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 7%.

Love44%
Like47%
OK2%
Dislike7%
Hate0%
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