Fragrance comparison

Illusion D'un Soir vs Sobek

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

3 wins

Illusion D'un Soir

FOMO

4.1693 votes

Rank #10,270 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Sobek

Udjat · 2021

3.4117 votes

Rank #54,805 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Illusion D'un Soir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Illusion D'un Soir
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sobek
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Illusion D'un Soir3/5

Sobek2/5

Ratings & consensus: Illusion D'un Soir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sobek
Sillage & projection: Sobek
Value for money: Illusion D'un Soir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Illusion D'un Soir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Illusion D'un SoirFOMO

SobekUdjat

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.41/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerIllusion D'un SoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

93 votes

41%Love

12%Like

6%Ok

29%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevitySobek

SillageSobek

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value75

Category winnerIllusion D'un SoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

amber83%

cinnamon65%

tobacco48%

sweet30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

BenzoinCinnamonLabdanumTobaccoCumin

Base

VanillaAmberGuaiac WoodMuskPatchouli

Notes

SpicesAmberCinnamonTobaccoDriftwoodBenzoinPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Cinnamon, Tobacco and Amber. Durations are only published for Sobek, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring22

Summer11

Fall11

Winter100

Day24

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

Men92

Unisex0

Women8

Party 40%Date 34%Casual 17%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,270

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#54,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews2

Category winnerIllusion D'un SoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FOMO Illusion D'un Soir opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, and a lavender sheen. As the bright citrus top recedes, warm cinnamon, dark tobacco, and resinous benzoin dominate the heart. A thick base of naturalistic vanilla pod, glowing amber, and patchouli creates a heavy, sweet aura on skin. Built for cold winter n…

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Sobek by Udjat is a heavy, resinous extrait de parfum that pulls zero punches. Two sprays are plenty. The opening releases a dry blast of hot cinnamon and cracked culinary spices that tingles in the sinuses. Within minutes, the initial solvent prickle gives way to thick golden amber and sticky benzoin. Earthy patchoul…

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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, Illusion D'un Soir or Sobek?

Illusion D'un Soir takes 3 of 5 categories. Illusion D'un Soir is rated 4.16/5 from 93 votes; Sobek is rated 3.41/5 from 17 votes. Choose Illusion D'un Soir for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sobek for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Illusion D'un Soir or Sobek?

Sobek lasts longest (Sobek 88/100, Illusion D'un Soir 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Illusion D'un Soir or Sobek?

Sobek projects furthest (Sobek 73/100, Illusion D'un Soir 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Illusion D'un Soir and Sobek smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Cinnamon, Tobacco and Amber.

Is Illusion D'un Soir or Sobek better for summer or winter?

Sobek suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Illusion D'un Soir and Sobek?

Illusion D'un Soir has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Benzoin, Cinnamon, Labdanum and Tobacco, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Sobek features Spices, Amber, Cinnamon, Tobacco and Driftwood.