Fragrance comparison

Âme Du Coeur vs Soleil d'Italie

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,589 ratings analysed

Âme Du Coeur

Les Liquides Imaginaires

3.98636 votes

Rank #7,029 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Soleil d'Italie

Mancera

4.00953 votes

Rank #3,767 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soleil d'Italie takes 6 of 8 categories.

Âme Du Coeur
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Soleil d'Italie
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Âme Du Coeur1/8

Soleil d'Italie6/8

Ratings & consensus: Soleil d'Italie
Community sentiment: Soleil d'Italie
Longevity: Soleil d'Italie
Sillage & projection: Soleil d'Italie
Value for money: Soleil d'Italie
Versatility: Âme Du Coeur
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Soleil d'Italie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Âme Du CoeurLes Liquides Imaginaires

Soleil d'ItalieMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 636 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 953 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerSoleil d'ItalieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

636 votes

37%Love

38%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

953 votes

Category winnerSoleil d'ItalieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySoleil d'Italie

SillageSoleil d'Italie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value54

Category winnerSoleil d'ItalieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

soft spicy50%

citrus100%

woody86%

aquatic72%

aromatic58%

musky44%

fresh30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBlood OrangeGingerBlack PepperCypressCardamomGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Guaiac WoodPomaroseCacao

Base6-8 hrs

AkigalawoodCedarTonka BeanVetiverVanillin

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeLimeCalabrian bergamotMandarin OrangePink PepperCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Watery NotesBulgarian RosePatchouli Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskVetiverAmbergrisCedarGuaiac Wood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer57

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Category winnerÂme Du CoeurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex59

Women32

Work 35%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 11%

Men44

Unisex46

Women10

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,029

PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#3,767

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews117

Category winnerSoleil d'ItalieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Âme Du Coeur by Les Liquides Imaginaires hits the senses with a zesty burst of tart blood orange, freshly grated ginger, and tingling pink pepper before settling into an earthy forest dry-down. As the bright citrus sparkle softens, smooth guaiac wood and bittersweet cacao emerge to create a cozy, sauna-like warmth on …

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Mancera Soleil d'Italie bottles the radiant energy of an Italian coastal morning. Bitter orange, lime, and Calabrian bergamot explode across the first spray with intense tartness. You immediately notice a breezy marine current carrying Bulgarian rose and dry cedarwood beneath the citrus peel. It feels crisp. The profi…

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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, Âme Du Coeur or Soleil d'Italie?

Soleil d'Italie takes 6 of 8 categories. Âme Du Coeur is rated 3.98/5 from 636 votes; Soleil d'Italie is rated 4.00/5 from 953 votes. Choose Âme Du Coeur for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Soleil d'Italie for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Âme Du Coeur or Soleil d'Italie?

Soleil d'Italie lasts longest (Soleil d'Italie 67/100, Âme Du Coeur 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Âme Du Coeur or Soleil d'Italie?

Soleil d'Italie projects furthest (Soleil d'Italie 62/100, Âme Du Coeur 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Âme Du Coeur and Soleil d'Italie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Guaiac Wood.

Is Âme Du Coeur or Soleil d'Italie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Âme Du Coeur is the stronger pick. For winter, Âme Du Coeur is the stronger pick. Âme Du Coeur suits daytime wear; Soleil d'Italie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Âme Du Coeur and Soleil d'Italie?

Âme Du Coeur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Blood Orange, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Pomarose and Cacao, a base of Akigalawood, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Soleil d'Italie has top notes of Bitter Orange, Lime, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Watery Notes, Bulgarian Rose and Patchouli Leaf, a base of White Musk, Vetiver, Ambergris and Cedar.