Fragrance comparison

En Avril Un Soir vs Gold Issime

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 379 ratings analysed

4 wins

En Avril Un Soir

Yves Rocher

4.2695 votes

Rank #28,475 WoodyWhite Floral

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Gold Issime

Ulric de Varens

3.77284 votes

Rank #11,830 PowderyAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

En Avril Un Soir takes 4 of 7 categories.

En Avril Un Soir
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gold Issime
Choose it for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

En Avril Un Soir4/7

Gold Issime2/7

Ratings & consensus: En Avril Un Soir
Community sentiment: En Avril Un Soir
Longevity: En Avril Un Soir
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Gold Issime
Versatility: En Avril Un Soir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gold Issime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

En Avril Un SoirYves Rocher

Gold IssimeUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 47%Had 28%Want 25%

3.77/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

Category winnerEn Avril Un SoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

95 votes

23%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

284 votes

Category winnerEn Avril Un SoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityEn Avril Un Soir

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value82

Category winnerGold IssimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

aldehydic77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

powdery100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, aldehydic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseFreesia

Base

oak mossSandalwoodIrisVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli

Notes

AldehydesPowdery NotesYlang-YlangRiceVioletJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gold Issime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night39

Category winnerEn Avril Un SoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Men1

Unisex1

Women97

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerGold IssimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

En Avril Un Soir by Yves Rocher opens with a sparkling burst of soapy aldehydes, bright bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind a brisk April evening. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a dewy floral bouquet of powdery iris, velvety rose, and fresh freesia emerges on the skin. The founda…

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Gold Issime by Ulric de Varens is an unapologetic nod to classic French soap perfumery. It opens with an icy pop of aldehydes and sweet African orange flower. The first few minutes are sharp and brisk. Soon, creamy ylang-ylang and delicate jasmine soften the blast into a pillowy floral core. A distinctive rice accord …

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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, En Avril Un Soir or Gold Issime?

En Avril Un Soir takes 4 of 7 categories. En Avril Un Soir is rated 4.26/5 from 95 votes; Gold Issime is rated 3.77/5 from 284 votes. Choose En Avril Un Soir for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gold Issime for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, En Avril Un Soir or Gold Issime?

En Avril Un Soir lasts longest (En Avril Un Soir 67/100, Gold Issime 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, En Avril Un Soir or Gold Issime?

Projection is very close: En Avril Un Soir 55/100, Gold Issime 55/100 for sillage.

Do En Avril Un Soir and Gold Issime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aldehydic and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Jasmine.

Is En Avril Un Soir or Gold Issime better for summer or winter?

For summer, En Avril Un Soir is the stronger pick. For winter, Gold Issime is the stronger pick. En Avril Un Soir suits daytime wear; Gold Issime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in En Avril Un Soir and Gold Issime?

En Avril Un Soir has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Freesia, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Iris and Virginia Cedar. Gold Issime features Aldehydes, Powdery Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Rice and Violet.