Fragrance comparison

Pulp vs Eau Soleil

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5,043 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pulp

Byredo

3.614,937 votes

Rank #2,350 FruitySweet

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Eau Soleil

Biotherm

3.59106 votes

Rank #17,067 FruityCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pulp takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pulp
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Eau Soleil
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pulp4/7

Eau Soleil3/7

Ratings & consensus: Pulp
Community sentiment: Eau Soleil
Longevity: Pulp
Sillage & projection: Pulp
Value for money: Eau Soleil
Versatility: Eau Soleil
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pulp

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PulpByredo

Eau SoleilBiotherm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 4,937 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.59/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 31%Had 22%Want 48%

Category winnerPulpRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

4,444 votes

26%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerEau SoleilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPulp

SillagePulp

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value59

Category winnerEau SoleilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet83%

woody65%

floral48%

aromatic30%

fruity100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

woody70%

white floral60%

powdery50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotCardamon

Heart

FigRed AppleTiare Flower

Base

PralinePeach BlossomCedar

Top

OrangeLemonBlack Currant

Heart

FigTiare Flower

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Fig and Tiare Flower. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer100

Fall10

Winter7

Day100

Night14

Category winnerEau SoleilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex44

Women53

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews371

Overall rank#17,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerPulpHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pulp by Byredo is a daring, high-impact fragrance centered on the intense, ripe sweetness of black currant and fig. It feels like biting into an overripe fruit on a hot Mediterranean afternoon. This unisex scent project with a bold, almost visceral presence. Perfect for those who crave a unique, photorealistic fruit s…

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Eau Soleil is a sunny Biotherm summer scent built around citrus, sweet fig and tiare flower. Reviewers often describe it as bright, fruity, happy and beach-ready, with orange and lemon up front and a softer musky sandalwood base underneath. It suits warm weather, daytime wear and easy holiday moods. Sample first if aq…

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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, Pulp or Eau Soleil?

Pulp takes 4 of 7 categories. Pulp is rated 3.61/5 from 4,937 votes; Eau Soleil is rated 3.59/5 from 106 votes. Choose Pulp for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Eau Soleil for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pulp or Eau Soleil?

Pulp lasts longest (Pulp 72/100, Eau Soleil 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pulp or Eau Soleil?

Pulp projects furthest (Pulp 66/100, Eau Soleil 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pulp and Eau Soleil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Fig and Tiare Flower.

Is Pulp or Eau Soleil better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau Soleil is the stronger pick. For winter, Pulp is the stronger pick. Eau Soleil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pulp and Eau Soleil?

Pulp has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Cardamon, heart notes of Fig, Red Apple and Tiare Flower, a base of Praline, Peach Blossom and Cedar. Eau Soleil has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Fig and Tiare Flower, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.