Fragrance comparison

Eau du Soir 2016 vs Eau du Soir 2017

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau du Soir 2016

Sisley

4.1520 votes

Rank #47,663 EarthyCitrus

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68%scent match

Closely related

Eau du Soir 2017

Sisley

3.9020 votes

Rank #55,953 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau du Soir 2016 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eau du Soir 2016
Choose it for a earthy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Eau du Soir 2017
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eau du Soir 20164/5

Eau du Soir 20171/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau du Soir 2016
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau du Soir 2016
Sillage & projection: Eau du Soir 2017
Value for money: Eau du Soir 2016
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau du Soir 2016

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau du Soir 2016Sisley

Eau du Soir 2017Sisley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

Category winnerEau du Soir 2016Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

30%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEau du Soir 2016

SillageEau du Soir 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEau du Soir 2016Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

citrus92%

iris84%

floral77%

woody69%

white floral61%

woody100%

earthy92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

warm spicy69%

iris61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both earthy, woody and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

Iris FlowerCarnationMossJasminePatchouliRoseJuniperSyringa

Base

MuskAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

IrisMossPatchouliCarnationJuniperLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineSyringa

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Carnation and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day75

Night100

Spring57

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,663

PerfumerHubert d'Ornano, Isabelle d'Ornano, Jeannine Mongin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,953

PerfumerHubert d'Ornano, Isabelle d'Ornano., Jeannine Mongin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau du Soir 2016Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau du Soir 2016 reads as a polished floral chypre with a bright citrus opening, then a more textured heart of iris, rose, jasmine, moss and patchouli. It leans earthy, powdery and quietly spicy rather than sugary. On skin, it usually feels dressy, composed and mature. Stronger longevity and noticeable projection sugg…

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Eau du Soir 2017 reads as a classic floral chypre with a sharper, greener edge than many modern florals. Citrus lifts the opening, then iris, moss, patchouli and white florals take over, giving it a dry, earthy, slightly spicy character rather than an easy sweetness. It suits someone who likes polished, traditional st…

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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, Eau du Soir 2016 or Eau du Soir 2017?

Eau du Soir 2016 takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau du Soir 2016 is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes; Eau du Soir 2017 is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes. Choose Eau du Soir 2016 for a earthy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Eau du Soir 2017 for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau du Soir 2016 or Eau du Soir 2017?

Eau du Soir 2016 lasts longest (Eau du Soir 2016 78/100, Eau du Soir 2017 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau du Soir 2016 or Eau du Soir 2017?

Eau du Soir 2017 projects furthest (Eau du Soir 2017 75/100, Eau du Soir 2016 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau du Soir 2016 and Eau du Soir 2017 smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and iris accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Carnation and Moss.

Is Eau du Soir 2016 or Eau du Soir 2017 better for summer or winter?

Eau du Soir 2016 suits evening wear; Eau du Soir 2017 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau du Soir 2016 and Eau du Soir 2017?

Eau du Soir 2016 has top notes of Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris Flower, Carnation, Moss and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. Eau du Soir 2017 has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Iris, Moss, Patchouli and Carnation, a base of Amber and Musk.