Fragrance comparison

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa vs Soleil

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 84 ratings analysed

4 wins

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa

Annette Neuffer

4.2265 votes

Rank #5,491 AmberBalsamic

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Soleil

Le Parfumeur

3.7919 votes

Rank #60,381 CitrusMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa takes 4 of 4 categories.

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Soleil
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa4/4

Soleil0/4

Ratings & consensus: Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa
Sillage & projection: Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Per Fumum: Ambra LuminosaAnnette Neuffer

SoleilLe Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 16%Had 9%Want 76%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 17%Had 16%Want 67%

Category winnerPer Fumum: Ambra LuminosaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

0%Love

84%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPer Fumum: Ambra Luminosa

SillagePer Fumum: Ambra Luminosa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

citrus65%

sweet56%

citrus100%

musky91%

floral83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OlibanumelemiBitter OrangeTangerineDyer’s GreenweedBergamotCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

Silver FirTobaccoOrris RootOrange BlossomRose

Base

MyrrhSiam BenzoinLabdanumOpoponaxAmberPeru BalsamTonka BeanBeeswax

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bitter OrangeCardamomWild Strawberry

Heart1 to 2 hours

FlowersRose

Base2 to 4 hours

White MuskBrazilian Redwood

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Cardamom and Rose. Durations are only published for Soleil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer14

Fall100

Winter93

Day91

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night9

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex73

Women27

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,491

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#60,381

PerfumerRobert Romanille

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPer Fumum: Ambra LuminosaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa is a rich resinous amber built around olibanum, elemi, myrrh, benzoin, labdanum and warm woods. Reviewers describe it as dense and chewy, but carefully balanced by citrus, spice, rosewood and a dry adult bite that keeps the sweetness from becoming heavy. It suits amber lovers who enjoy natur…

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Soleil by Le Parfumeur delivers a bright, fruity floral profile built around crisp citrus and soft woods. The opening pairs tart bitter orange with sweet wild strawberry, backed by a cool touch of spicy cardamom. As the first burst settles, gentle rose and general floral notes soften the brisk fruitiness, creating an …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa or Soleil?

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa takes 4 of 4 categories. Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa is rated 4.22/5 from 65 votes; Soleil is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Soleil for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa or Soleil?

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa lasts longest (Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa 83/100, Soleil 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa or Soleil?

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa projects furthest (Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa 72/100, Soleil 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa and Soleil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Rose.

Is Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa or Soleil better for summer or winter?

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa suits evening wear; Soleil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa and Soleil?

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa has top notes of Olibanum, elemi, Bitter Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Silver Fir, Tobacco, Orris Root and Orange Blossom, a base of Myrrh, Siam Benzoin, Labdanum and Opoponax. Soleil has top notes of Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Wild Strawberry, heart notes of Flowers and Rose, a base of White Musk and Brazilian Redwood.