Fragrance comparison

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) vs Soleil

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)

DSH Perfumes · 2000

4.2384 votes

Rank #18,976 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Soleil

Le Parfumeur

3.7919 votes

Rank #60,381 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Soleil
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)4/5

Soleil1/5

Ratings & consensus: Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)
Sillage & projection: Soleil
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)
Fragranxe ranking: Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)DSH Perfumes

SoleilLe Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 64%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 17%Had 16%Want 67%

Category winnerCimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

84 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)

SillageSoleil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber90%

citrus80%

vanilla70%

fresh spicy60%

cinnamon50%

citrus100%

musky91%

floral83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegCardamomBitter OrangeNeroliClementineBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonSaffronCloveBeeswaxCarnationTuberoseRoseGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaOpoponaxBenzoinSandalwoodFrench labdanum

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bitter OrangeCardamomWild Strawberry

Heart1 to 2 hours

FlowersRose

Base2 to 4 hours

White MuskBrazilian Redwood

Category winnerCimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)Longest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer18

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night9

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,976

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2000

Reviews19

Overall rank#60,381

PerfumerRobert Romanille

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cimabue opens with a brisk, tangy splash of bitter orange, clementine, and lemon peel dusted with fresh nutmeg. The alcohol lift vanishes within two minutes. A thick wave of cinnamon, ground clove, and earthy saffron quickly follows, anchored by a slab of raw, sticky beeswax. It smells remarkably like unbaked ginger m…

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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, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) or Soleil?

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) takes 4 of 5 categories. Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) is rated 4.23/5 from 84 votes; Soleil is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Soleil for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) or Soleil?

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) lasts longest (Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) 57/100, Soleil 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) or Soleil?

Soleil projects furthest (Soleil 66/100, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) and Soleil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bitter Orange and Rose.

Is Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) or Soleil better for summer or winter?

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) suits daytime wear; Soleil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) and Soleil?

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Bitter Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Cinnamon, Saffron, Clove and Beeswax, a base of Vanilla, Opoponax, Benzoin and Sandalwood. 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.