Fragrance comparison

Oscar Sheer Freesia vs Soleil d'Or

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 386 ratings analysed

Oscar Sheer Freesia

Oscar de la Renta

3.8127 votes

Rank #21,610 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Soleil d'Or

Rituals

3.69359 votes

Rank #8,316 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soleil d'Or takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oscar Sheer Freesia
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Soleil d'Or
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Oscar Sheer Freesia2/7

Soleil d'Or5/7

Ratings & consensus: Soleil d'Or
Community sentiment: Soleil d'Or
Longevity: Soleil d'Or
Sillage & projection: Soleil d'Or
Value for money: Oscar Sheer Freesia
Versatility: Oscar Sheer Freesia
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Soleil d'Or

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oscar Sheer FreesiaOscar de la Renta

Soleil d'OrRituals

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 14%Had 15%Want 72%

3.69/ 5 · 359 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerSoleil d'OrRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

20%Love

58%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

267 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySoleil d'Or

SillageSoleil d'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value64

Category winnerOscar Sheer FreesiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity83%

aquatic65%

ozonic48%

sweet30%

floral100%

citrus91%

aquatic83%

musky74%

ozonic65%

powdery56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, aquatic and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapesGranny Smith appleRhuburb

Heart

LotusFreesiaPepper

Base

Musk

Top

BergamotPearMandarin Orange

Heart

LotusFreesia

Base

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesLotus, Freesia 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

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOscar Sheer FreesiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men4

Unisex31

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#8,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerSoleil d'OrHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oscar Sheer Freesia opens with a bright burst of crisp Granny Smith apple, juicy grapes, and tart rhubarb. The fruit sweetness quickly settles as clear lotus flower and freesia take over the heart, given a tiny kick by pepper. White musk sits close to the skin as the base, keeping the final phase airy rather than powd…

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Soleil d'Or by Rituals brings a bright, sun-drenched coastal atmosphere to life with a blend of juicy pear, zesty bergamot, and crisp mandarin. This unisex floral woody musk fragrance offers a refreshing, aquatic energy that feels perfect for warm summer days. It settles into a clean, smooth base of musk and cedar, cr…

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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, Oscar Sheer Freesia or Soleil d'Or?

Soleil d'Or takes 5 of 7 categories. Oscar Sheer Freesia is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes; Soleil d'Or is rated 3.69/5 from 359 votes. Choose Oscar Sheer Freesia for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Soleil d'Or for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Oscar Sheer Freesia or Soleil d'Or?

Soleil d'Or lasts longest (Soleil d'Or 55/100, Oscar Sheer Freesia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oscar Sheer Freesia or Soleil d'Or?

Soleil d'Or projects furthest (Soleil d'Or 48/100, Oscar Sheer Freesia 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oscar Sheer Freesia and Soleil d'Or smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, aquatic and ozonic accords. Common notes include Lotus, Freesia and Musk.

Is Oscar Sheer Freesia or Soleil d'Or better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oscar Sheer Freesia is the stronger pick. For winter, Oscar Sheer Freesia is the stronger pick. Oscar Sheer Freesia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oscar Sheer Freesia and Soleil d'Or?

Oscar Sheer Freesia has top notes of Grapes, Granny Smith apple and Rhuburb, heart notes of Lotus, Freesia and Pepper, a base of Musk. Soleil d'Or has top notes of Bergamot, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lotus and Freesia, a base of Musk and Cedar.