Epatage vs Sopra Il Mare
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sopra Il Mare takes 2 of 3 categories.
EpatageChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sopra Il MareChoose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Epatage1/3
Sopra Il Mare2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sopra Il Mare
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Epatage
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sopra Il Mare
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EpatageBrocardSopra Il MareBois 1920Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%
3.84/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 16%Had 7%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
23%Love
46%Like
23%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySopra Il Mare
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEpatageBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
cacao69%
fresh61%
vanilla100%
floral92%
marine84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LilacHeliotropeLemon Leaf
Heart
GardeniaCocoaTonka BeanOrris RootJasminePeachPeonyGreen Tea
Base
VanillaCedarMuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
Sea NotesLilacRoseJasmine
Heart
FenugreekPatchouli
Base
VanillaTonka BeanWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesLilac, Tonka Bean, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring86
Summer100
Fall57
Winter14
Day100
Night43
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#72,446
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#23,725
PerfumerCristian Calabro
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerSopra Il MareHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEpatage by Brocard opens with a sharp flash of green lemon leaf before settling into a powdery floral heart of lilac, heliotrope, and creamy gardenia. As the top notes recede, a distinct lactonic cocoa and sweet tonka bean accord emerges alongside soft osmanthus and peach nuances, giving the white florals a comforting…
Reviews →Sopra Il Mare pairs salty marine notes with soft florals, then turns warmer and sweeter as fenugreek, vanilla and tonka come through. It starts breezy and floral, but the dry-down looks more creamy, musky and slightly powdery than a classic sharp aquatic. This suits someone who likes sea-inspired scents with a twist. …
Reviews →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, Epatage or Sopra Il Mare?
Sopra Il Mare takes 2 of 3 categories. Epatage is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Sopra Il Mare is rated 3.84/5 from 18 votes. Choose Epatage for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sopra Il Mare for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Epatage or Sopra Il Mare?
Sopra Il Mare lasts longest (Sopra Il Mare 78/100, Epatage 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Epatage and Sopra Il Mare smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lilac, Tonka Bean, Jasmine and Vanilla.
Is Epatage or Sopra Il Mare better for summer or winter?
Epatage suits daytime wear; Sopra Il Mare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Epatage and Sopra Il Mare?
Epatage has top notes of Lilac, Heliotrope and Lemon Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Cocoa, Tonka Bean and Orris Root, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Musk and Amber. Sopra Il Mare has top notes of Sea Notes, Lilac, Rose and Jasmine, heart notes of Fenugreek and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and White Musk.
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