Fragrance comparison

Sofia vs Couture

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

Sofia

Detaille

3.77102 votes

Rank #25,774 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Couture

Vicky Tiel

4.1921 votes

Rank #20,886 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Couture takes 4 of 4 categories.

Sofia
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Couture
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sofia0/4

Couture4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofiaDetaille

CoutureVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

4.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerCoutureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

102 votes

33%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCouture

SillageCouture

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

green69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TamarindCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVanille

Top

AldehydesAmalfi LemonBergamotMandarin OrangeMignonetteCassis

Heart

NarcissusIrisViolet LeafRose

Base

VanilleHeliotropeMuskSandalwoodVetyver

InformationalShared notesCassis, Heliotrope and Vanille. Durations are only published for Sofia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter80

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 26%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#20,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCoutureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille Sofia presents an unusual spin on classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a pungent kick of tangy tamarind and bitter green cassis buds. Give it two minutes. The sharpness smooths out quickly as almond-toned heliotrope and soft jasmine emerge across the heart. Grounding the base is an earthy patcho…

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Vicky Tiel Couture is a green floral aldehyde that targets women seeking a classical powder profile. It opens with bright mandarin and Amalfi lemon, soon leaning into a dry heart of narcissus and violet leaf. This scent suits formal daytime wear and breezy spring mornings, bringing a crisp, soap like texture that feel…

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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, Sofia or Couture?

Couture takes 4 of 4 categories. Sofia is rated 3.77/5 from 102 votes; Couture is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes. Choose Sofia for a vanilla and patchouli character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Couture for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sofia or Couture?

Couture lasts longest (Couture 76/100, Sofia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofia or Couture?

Couture projects furthest (Couture 68/100, Sofia 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofia and Couture smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Cassis, Heliotrope and Vanille.

Is Sofia or Couture better for summer or winter?

Sofia suits daytime wear; Couture suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sofia and Couture?

Sofia has top notes of Tamarind and Cassis, heart notes of Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vanille. Couture has top notes of Aldehydes, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Narcissus, Iris, Violet Leaf and Rose, a base of Vanille, Heliotrope, Musk and Sandalwood.