Fragrance comparison

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine vs Soie Rouge

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 173 ratings analysed

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine

3.7311 votes

Rank #54,459 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Soie Rouge

Avon

4.17162 votes

Rank #6,229 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soie Rouge takes 5 of 5 categories.

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Soie Rouge
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine0/5

Soie Rouge5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of MarineLR

Soie RougeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 24%Had 24%Want 52%

4.17/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 31%Had 39%Want 30%

Category winnerSoie RougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

73%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

48%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySoie Rouge

SillageSoie Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value71

Category winnerSoie RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh83%

white floral65%

citrus48%

musky30%

woody100%

rose92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Watery NotesLemonBergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangPepper

Base

CedarMuskSandalwood

Top

PepperCashmere WoodOrange

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

PatchouliVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang, Pepper and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Spring32

Summer7

Fall78

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,229

PerfumerJean-Pierre Subrenat

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSoie RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine by LR is a clean, floral aquatic fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright citrus notes of lemon and bergamot before settling into a lily-of-the-valley and ylang-ylang heart. Built upon a base of cedar, musk, and sandalwood, this scent provides a crisp, refreshing prof…

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Soie Rouge by Avon offers a classic chypre floral profile built around a spicy opening and a deep, patchouli-laden heart. Originally released in 1993, this EDT creates a sophisticated mood for autumn evenings. It features a prominent rose-patchouli core that provides depth, making it an interesting choice for those wh…

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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, Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine or Soie Rouge?

Soie Rouge takes 5 of 5 categories. Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Soie Rouge is rated 4.17/5 from 162 votes. Choose Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine for a aquatic and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Soie Rouge for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine or Soie Rouge?

Soie Rouge lasts longest (Soie Rouge 82/100, Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine or Soie Rouge?

Soie Rouge projects furthest (Soie Rouge 74/100, Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine and Soie Rouge smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang, Pepper and Musk.

Is Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine or Soie Rouge better for summer or winter?

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine suits daytime wear; Soie Rouge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine and Soie Rouge?

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine has top notes of Watery Notes, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Pepper, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Soie Rouge has top notes of Pepper, Cashmere Wood and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.