Fragrance comparison

Gold Issime vs En Avril Un Soir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 379 ratings analysed

Gold Issime

Ulric de Varens

3.77284 votes

Rank #12,045 PowderyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

En Avril Un Soir

Yves Rocher

4.2695 votes

Rank #28,485 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

En Avril Un Soir takes 4 of 7 categories.

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 Soir
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gold Issime2/7

En Avril Un Soir4/7

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

Gold IssimeUlric de Varens

En Avril Un SoirYves Rocher

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

4.26/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 47%Had 28%Want 25%

Category winnerEn Avril Un SoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

284 votes

49%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

95 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityEn Avril Un Soir

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value67

Category winnerGold IssimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

aldehydic77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesPowdery NotesYlang-YlangRiceVioletJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseFreesia

Base

oak mossSandalwoodIrisVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer38

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night41

Category winnerEn Avril Un SoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex1

Women97

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

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#28,485

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGold IssimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Gold Issime or En Avril Un Soir?

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

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

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

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

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

Do Gold Issime and En Avril Un Soir smell similar?

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

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

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

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

Gold Issime features Aldehydes, Powdery Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Rice and Violet. 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.