Fragrance comparison

Amandus vs Soleil de France

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

5 wins

Amandus

Manos Gerakinis

3.8121 votes

Rank #23,933 SweetNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Soleil de France

Câline

3.7027 votes

Rank #47,494 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amandus takes 5 of 6 categories.

Amandus
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Soleil de France
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amandus5/6

Soleil de France1/6

Ratings & consensus: Amandus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amandus
Sillage & projection: Amandus
Value for money: Soleil de France
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Amandus
Fragranxe ranking: Amandus

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AmandusManos Gerakinis

Soleil de FranceCâline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

3.70/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 46%Had 5%Want 48%

Category winnerAmandusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

5%Like

33%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

11%Love

56%Like

26%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAmandus

SillageAmandus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value90

Category winnerSoleil de FranceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

nutty92%

amber84%

woody77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

vanilla100%

sweet90%

chocolate80%

warm spicy70%

coconut60%

nutty50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and nutty

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

AlmondSugarSalted CaramelDates

Heart2-4 hrs

HazelnutIncenseToffeeTransparent Flowers

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMuskAmberSandalwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

Coconut MilkPistachioHazelnutAlmond

Heart1 to 2 hours

Bourbon VanillaSalted CaramelApple

Base2 to 3 hours

ChocolateTonka BeanSandalwood

Category winnerAmandusLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night89

Spring54

Summer100

Fall92

Winter46

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex45

Women45

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,933

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#47,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmandusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amandus by Manos Gerakinis takes sweet roasted almond and wraps it in warm, buttery richness. The first spray reveals rich salted caramel, sticky dates, and warm sugar dust that immediately feel cozy. As the opening settles, toasted hazelnut and chewy toffee emerge, balanced by a faint wisp of clean incense and transp…

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Soleil de France by Câline delivers an unapologetic rush of creamy sweetness designed for dessert scent enthusiasts. The fragrance opens with a rich spread of coconut milk, crushed almond, hazelnut, and salted pistachio, creating a thick, nutty pastry impression right from the first spray. As it settles, warm bourbon …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amandus or Soleil de France?

Amandus takes 5 of 6 categories. Amandus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Soleil de France is rated 3.70/5 from 27 votes. Choose Amandus for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Soleil de France for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amandus or Soleil de France?

Amandus lasts longest (Amandus 71/100, Soleil de France 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amandus or Soleil de France?

Amandus projects furthest (Amandus 59/100, Soleil de France 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amandus and Soleil de France smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and nutty accords. Common notes include Almond, Salted Caramel, Hazelnut and Vanilla.

Is Amandus or Soleil de France better for summer or winter?

Amandus suits daytime wear; Soleil de France suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amandus and Soleil de France?

Amandus has top notes of Almond, Sugar, Salted Caramel and Dates, heart notes of Hazelnut, Incense, Toffee and Transparent Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Soleil de France has top notes of Coconut Milk, Pistachio, Hazelnut and Almond, heart notes of Bourbon Vanilla, Salted Caramel and Apple, a base of Chocolate, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.