Fragrance comparison

Bella Oudh vs Soleil d'Italie

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 965 ratings analysed

Bella Oudh

Tiziana Terenzi

4.0812 votes

Rank #38,813 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Soleil d'Italie

Mancera

4.00953 votes

Rank #3,767 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soleil d'Italie takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bella Oudh
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Soleil d'Italie
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bella Oudh2/5

Soleil d'Italie3/5

Ratings & consensus: Soleil d'Italie
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bella Oudh
Sillage & projection: Bella Oudh
Value for money: Soleil d'Italie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Soleil d'Italie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bella OudhTiziana Terenzi

Soleil d'ItalieMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 1%Want 80%

4.00/ 5 · 953 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerSoleil d'ItalieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

42%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

37%Love

38%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

953 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBella Oudh

SillageBella Oudh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value54

Category winnerSoleil d'ItalieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy86%

warm spicy72%

aromatic58%

mossy44%

white floral30%

citrus100%

woody86%

aquatic72%

aromatic58%

musky44%

fresh30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeSaffronClovesSicilian LemonCardamomCalabrian bergamotTangerine

Heart

OakmossOrange BlossomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaJasmineAmberBulgarian Rose

Base

OakGuaiac WoodMahoganyVetiverIndian OudCambodian OudVanillaCherry Tree

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeLimeCalabrian bergamotMandarin OrangePink PepperCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Watery NotesBulgarian RosePatchouli Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskVetiverAmbergrisCedarGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Calabrian bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Soleil d'Italie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men44

Unisex46

Women10

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,813

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi, Tiziana Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,767

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews117

Category winnerSoleil d'ItalieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tiziana Terenzi Bella Oudh opens with a bright citrus sparkle of tangerine and Sicilian lemon, quickly warmed by saffron and cloves. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance shifts into a dark, woody territory dominated by cypriol and Bulgarian rose. The drydown reveals the true weight of the composition, where Cambodia…

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Mancera Soleil d'Italie bottles the radiant energy of an Italian coastal morning. Bitter orange, lime, and Calabrian bergamot explode across the first spray with intense tartness. You immediately notice a breezy marine current carrying Bulgarian rose and dry cedarwood beneath the citrus peel. It feels crisp. The profi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bella Oudh or Soleil d'Italie?

Soleil d'Italie takes 3 of 5 categories. Bella Oudh is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Soleil d'Italie is rated 4.00/5 from 953 votes. Choose Bella Oudh for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Soleil d'Italie for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bella Oudh or Soleil d'Italie?

Bella Oudh lasts longest (Bella Oudh 77/100, Soleil d'Italie 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bella Oudh or Soleil d'Italie?

Bella Oudh projects furthest (Bella Oudh 69/100, Soleil d'Italie 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bella Oudh and Soleil d'Italie smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Calabrian bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Guaiac Wood.

Is Bella Oudh or Soleil d'Italie better for summer or winter?

Bella Oudh suits evening wear; Soleil d'Italie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bella Oudh and Soleil d'Italie?

Bella Oudh has top notes of Orange, Saffron, Cloves and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Jasmine, a base of Oak, Guaiac Wood, Mahogany and Vetiver. Soleil d'Italie has top notes of Bitter Orange, Lime, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Watery Notes, Bulgarian Rose and Patchouli Leaf, a base of White Musk, Vetiver, Ambergris and Cedar.