Fragrance comparison

Carolina vs Soleil

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 507 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carolina

Carolina Herrera

3.95488 votes

Rank #26,969 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Soleil

Le Parfumeur

3.7919 votes

Rank #60,381 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carolina takes 3 of 4 categories.

Carolina
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Soleil
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carolina3/4

Soleil1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarolinaCarolina Herrera

SoleilLe Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 488 votes

Have 38%Had 63%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 17%Had 16%Want 67%

Category winnerCarolinaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

488 votes

0%Love

84%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCarolina

SillageSoleil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

musky91%

floral83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Wild Strawberry LeafBitter OrangeCardamom

Heart

Forest FruitsRosePepper

Base

Cashmere WoodMuskAmberVanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bitter OrangeCardamomWild Strawberry

Heart1 to 2 hours

FlowersRose

Base2 to 4 hours

White MuskBrazilian Redwood

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Cardamom and Rose. Durations are only published for Soleil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night9

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,969

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Clement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,381

PerfumerRobert Romanille

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarolinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina by Carolina Herrera is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Carolina was launched in 2003. Carolina was created by Carlos Benaïm and Clement Gavarry. Top notes are Wild Strawberry Leaf, Bitter Orange and Cardamom; middle notes are Forest Fruits, Rose and Pepper; base notes are Cashmere Wood, Musk, Amber a…

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Soleil by Le Parfumeur delivers a bright, fruity floral profile built around crisp citrus and soft woods. The opening pairs tart bitter orange with sweet wild strawberry, backed by a cool touch of spicy cardamom. As the first burst settles, gentle rose and general floral notes soften the brisk fruitiness, creating an …

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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, Carolina or Soleil?

Carolina takes 3 of 4 categories. Carolina is rated 3.95/5 from 488 votes; Soleil is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Carolina for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Soleil for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carolina or Soleil?

Carolina lasts longest (Carolina 63/100, Soleil 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carolina or Soleil?

Soleil projects furthest (Soleil 66/100, Carolina 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carolina and Soleil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Rose.

Is Carolina or Soleil better for summer or winter?

Soleil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carolina and Soleil?

Carolina has top notes of Wild Strawberry Leaf, Bitter Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Forest Fruits, Rose and Pepper, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Amber and Vanilla. Soleil has top notes of Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Wild Strawberry, heart notes of Flowers and Rose, a base of White Musk and Brazilian Redwood.