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Humayun vs Le Roy Soleil

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

Updated 1,015 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Humayun

    Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Le Roy Soleil

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Humayun2/4
Le Roy Soleil2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Humayun
Sillage & projection
Humayun
Value for money
Le Roy Soleil
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Le Roy Soleil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
HumayunMugham
Le Roy SoleilSalvador Dali
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.08/ 5 · 1,014 votes
Have 38%Had 31%Want 32%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

39%Love
43%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

1,014 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityHumayun

SillageHumayun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value60
Category winnerLe Roy SoleilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
white floral92%
floral84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
floral84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
powdery61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotCinnamonPink PepperBlack Currant
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineRoseOrchidLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarPatchouliVanillaSandalwood
Top
PineappleBrazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangePapaya flowerRhubarbAppleLemonBergamot
Heart
ApricotCinnamonCarnationOrchidCyclamenRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Humayun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night61
Spring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Work 33%Casual 30%Date 24%Party 13%
Men0
Unisex23
Women77
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,597

PerfumerPhilippe Romano

Launched1997

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Roy SoleilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Humayun by Mugham strikes an uncommon balance between bright orchard fruit and cozy spice. The first spray reveals sharp bergamot, tart black currant, and a dusting of dry cinnamon. It does not stay sharp for long. Within twenty minutes, the tart opening melts into a lush heart of blooming jasmine, dewy rose, and orch…

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Salvador Dali Le Roy Soleil is a warm, golden fruity oriental perfume that smells like sweet poached apricots and ripe pineapple sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Released in 1997, it opens with a bright splash of juicy citrus, crisp rhubarb, and sweet fruit before settling into a heart of spicy carnation and velvety ros…

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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, Humayun or Le Roy Soleil?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Humayun is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Le Roy Soleil is rated 4.08/5 from 1,014 votes. Choose Humayun for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Roy Soleil for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Humayun or Le Roy Soleil?

Humayun lasts longest (Humayun 80/100, Le Roy Soleil 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Humayun or Le Roy Soleil?

Humayun projects furthest (Humayun 75/100, Le Roy Soleil 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Humayun and Le Roy Soleil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Humayun or Le Roy Soleil better for summer or winter?

Humayun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Humayun and Le Roy Soleil?

Humayun has top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Le Roy Soleil has top notes of Pineapple, Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange and Papaya flower, heart notes of Apricot, Cinnamon, Carnation and Orchid, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.

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