Fragrance comparison

Dazed in the Matrix vs Soleil d'Italie

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 953 ratings analysed

Dazed in the Matrix

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #76,174 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

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.

Dazed in the Matrix
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration.
Soleil d'Italie
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dazed in the Matrix2/5

Soleil d'Italie3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dazed in the MatrixThe Dua Brand

Soleil d'ItalieMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

4.00/ 5 · 953 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySoleil d'Italie

SillageSoleil d'Italie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value54

Category winnerDazed in the MatrixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody86%

aquatic72%

aromatic58%

musky44%

fresh30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Californian LemonMandarin OrangeVirginian CedarJasmine SambacCotton CandyGreen NotesGuaiac WoodPink PepperWhite MuskPatchouliBergamotCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeLimeCalabrian bergamotMandarin OrangePink PepperCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Watery NotesBulgarian RosePatchouli Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskVetiverAmbergrisCedarGuaiac Wood

Category winnerDazed in the MatrixLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 36%Work 26%Date 21%Party 17%

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#76,174

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,767

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews117

Category winnerSoleil d'ItalieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dazed in the Matrix by The Dua Brand opens with an energetic splash of Californian lemon, zesty mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot that feels like slicing into ice-cold citrus fruit on a scorching afternoon. Within twenty minutes, the bright tartness mellows as neroli and green notes mingle with a surprising swirl of…

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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 lasts longer, Dazed in the Matrix or Soleil d'Italie?

Soleil d'Italie lasts longest (Soleil d'Italie 67/100, Dazed in the Matrix 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dazed in the Matrix or Soleil d'Italie?

Soleil d'Italie projects furthest (Soleil d'Italie 62/100, Dazed in the Matrix 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dazed in the Matrix and Soleil d'Italie smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Pink Pepper.

Is Dazed in the Matrix or Soleil d'Italie better for summer or winter?

Dazed in the Matrix suits daytime wear; Soleil d'Italie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dazed in the Matrix and Soleil d'Italie?

Dazed in the Matrix features Californian Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Jasmine Sambac and Cotton Candy. 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.