Rose Absolute Oil vs Soir de Lune
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Soir de Lune takes 3 of 4 categories.
Rose Absolute OilChoose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Soir de LuneChoose it for a honey and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rose Absolute Oil1/4
Soir de Lune3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Rose Absolute Oil
- Sillage & projection
- Soir de Lune
- Value for money
- Soir de Lune
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Soir de Lune
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rose Absolute OilClive ChristianSoir de LuneSisleyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%
3.87/ 5 · 6,102 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
42%Love
36%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
5,788 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRose Absolute Oil
SillageSoir de Lune
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSoir de LuneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
fresh spicy90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
warm spicy60%
floral50%
honey100%
earthy92%
mossy84%
woody77%
floral69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CorianderTangerineBlueberry
Heart3 to 5 hours
May RoseOrchidLily-of-the-Valley
Base8 to 14 hours
CedarPatchouliAmber
Top
CorianderPepper OilNutmegBergamotLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
May RoseMimosaIrisJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyPeach
Base
HoneyOakmossPatchouliMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCoriander, May Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Rose Absolute Oil, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,773
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,427
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews85
Category winnerSoir de LuneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRose Absolute Oil by Clive Christian centers on May Rose framed by unexpected fruit and aromatic spice. The fragrance opens with tangy blueberry, juicy tangerine, and a dry sprinkle of crushed coriander seed. As the bright citrus and spice settle, a full floral heart emerges, blending lush rose with orchid and crisp l…
Reviews →Soir de Lune is a rich, old-school floral chypre built around honeyed rose, moss, patchouli and spice. It opens bright and peppery, then turns deeper, warmer and more textured as the flowers and oakmoss settle in. It suits shoppers who enjoy classical structure, strong presence and a dressed-up feel. If you prefer so…
Reviews →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, Rose Absolute Oil or Soir de Lune?
Soir de Lune takes 3 of 4 categories. Rose Absolute Oil is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; Soir de Lune is rated 3.87/5 from 6,102 votes. Choose Rose Absolute Oil for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Soir de Lune for a honey and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Rose Absolute Oil or Soir de Lune?
Rose Absolute Oil lasts longest (Rose Absolute Oil 94/100, Soir de Lune 85/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rose Absolute Oil or Soir de Lune?
Soir de Lune projects furthest (Soir de Lune 77/100, Rose Absolute Oil 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rose Absolute Oil and Soir de Lune smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, May Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli.
Is Rose Absolute Oil or Soir de Lune better for summer or winter?
Rose Absolute Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rose Absolute Oil and Soir de Lune?
Rose Absolute Oil has top notes of Coriander, Tangerine and Blueberry, heart notes of May Rose, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. Soir de Lune has top notes of Coriander, Pepper Oil, Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of May Rose, Mimosa, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Honey, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Musk.
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