Fragrance comparison

Pluie de Soleil vs Redhead in Bed

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 204 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pluie de Soleil

Phaedon

3.73162 votes

Rank #14,062 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Redhead in Bed

Demeter Fragrance

3.5242 votes

Rank #22,964 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pluie de Soleil takes 5 of 7 categories.

Pluie de Soleil
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Redhead in Bed
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pluie de Soleil5/7

Redhead in Bed2/7

Ratings & consensus: Pluie de Soleil
Community sentiment: Pluie de Soleil
Longevity: Pluie de Soleil
Sillage & projection: Pluie de Soleil
Value for money: Redhead in Bed
Versatility: Redhead in Bed
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pluie de Soleil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pluie de SoleilPhaedon

Redhead in BedDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.52/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 14%Had 15%Want 71%

Category winnerPluie de SoleilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

162 votes

24%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

31%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerPluie de SoleilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityPluie de Soleil

SillagePluie de Soleil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRedhead in BedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet90%

citrus80%

tropical70%

floral60%

musky50%

sweet100%

fruity83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

herbal30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PineappleBig StrawberryAmalfi LemonFreesiaMuskSandalwoodBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

GrenadineGinBig StrawberrySugarAmalfi Lemon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBig Strawberry and Amalfi Lemon. Durations are only published for Redhead in Bed, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer100

Fall32

Winter9

Day100

Night24

Category winnerRedhead in BedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex24

Women68

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Party 41%Casual 32%Date 21%Work 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#22,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPluie de SoleilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pluie de Soleil opens with a bright burst of Amalfi lemon and bergamot before settling into sweet strawberry and juicy pineapple notes. Pierre Guillaume crafted this 2011 Eau de Toilette with a breezy floral heart of freesia, supported by a clean background of sandalwood and musk. The overall feel leans tropical, frui…

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Redhead in Bed by Demeter Fragrance smells like an ice-cold strawberry cocktail spilled over a lively bar counter. You get an immediate hit of sharp gin and tart Amalfi lemon before sticky grenadine syrup takes over the room. Sweet sugar crystals cling to ripe strawberry pulp within seconds. It is loud. The initial bl…

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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, Pluie de Soleil or Redhead in Bed?

Pluie de Soleil takes 5 of 7 categories. Pluie de Soleil is rated 3.73/5 from 162 votes; Redhead in Bed is rated 3.52/5 from 42 votes. Choose Pluie de Soleil for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Redhead in Bed for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pluie de Soleil or Redhead in Bed?

Pluie de Soleil lasts longest (Pluie de Soleil 55/100, Redhead in Bed 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pluie de Soleil or Redhead in Bed?

Pluie de Soleil projects furthest (Pluie de Soleil 58/100, Redhead in Bed 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pluie de Soleil and Redhead in Bed smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Big Strawberry and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Pluie de Soleil or Redhead in Bed better for summer or winter?

For summer, Redhead in Bed is the stronger pick. For winter, Pluie de Soleil is the stronger pick. Redhead in Bed suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pluie de Soleil and Redhead in Bed?

Pluie de Soleil features Pineapple, Big Strawberry, Amalfi Lemon, Freesia and Musk. Redhead in Bed features Grenadine, Gin, Big Strawberry, Sugar and Amalfi Lemon.