Fragrance comparison

Lemon Pie vs Calar del Sole

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 461 ratings analysed

Lemon Pie

Zara · 2018

4.0085 votes

Rank #17,206 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Calar del Sole

ArteOlfatto

4.01376 votes

Rank #1,612 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calar del Sole takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lemon Pie
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Calar del Sole
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Lemon Pie1/7

Calar del Sole6/7

Ratings & consensus: Calar del Sole
Community sentiment: Calar del Sole
Longevity: Calar del Sole
Sillage & projection: Calar del Sole
Value for money: Lemon Pie
Versatility: Calar del Sole
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Calar del Sole

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lemon PieZara

Calar del SoleArteOlfatto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

4.01/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerCalar del SoleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

64%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

41%Love

38%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerCalar del SoleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCalar del Sole

SillageCalar del Sole

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value62

Category winnerLemon PieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh88%

tropical77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

sweet42%

citrus100%

amber91%

musky83%

white floral74%

powdery65%

vanilla56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Musk

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

AmberOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

Cashmere WoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orange Blossom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall29

Winter29

Day100

Night–

Spring88

Summer100

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCalar del SoleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men1

Unisex37

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,206

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews90

Category winnerCalar del SoleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Lemon Pie opens with a sugary burst of bright lemon peel and tart passion fruit that instantly fills the air. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into a light, dessert-like heart shaped by sweet condensed milk and white orange blossom. The dry-down settles into a clean, powdery musk base that stays …

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Calar del Sole opens with bright lemon and bergamot, then settles into a smooth amber, vanilla and musk base that many wearers describe as cozy, comforting and softly airy. It reads like a citrus-amber gourmand with a polished, expensive feel. If you enjoy fragrances in the Baccarat Rouge 540 and Lira orbit but want s…

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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, Lemon Pie or Calar del Sole?

Calar del Sole takes 6 of 7 categories. Lemon Pie is rated 4.00/5 from 85 votes; Calar del Sole is rated 4.01/5 from 376 votes. Choose Lemon Pie for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Calar del Sole for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Lemon Pie or Calar del Sole?

Calar del Sole lasts longest (Calar del Sole 81/100, Lemon Pie 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lemon Pie or Calar del Sole?

Calar del Sole projects furthest (Calar del Sole 72/100, Lemon Pie 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lemon Pie and Calar del Sole smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Lemon Pie or Calar del Sole better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lemon Pie is the stronger pick. For winter, Calar del Sole is the stronger pick. Lemon Pie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lemon Pie and Calar del Sole?

Lemon Pie has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Calar del Sole has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Vanilla and Musk.