Fragrance comparison

Sofia vs M1

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sofia

Detaille

3.77102 votes

Rank #25,774 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Michael Cinco

4.001 votes

Rank #59,281 VanillaAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sofia takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sofia
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
M1
Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sofia3/4

M11/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sofia
Sillage & projection: M1
Value for money: Sofia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sofia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofiaDetaille

M1Michael Cinco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySofia

SillageM1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSofiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

vanilla100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

almond69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both vanilla, aromatic and 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

CassisBergamotNeroliPeachPearMandarin Orange

Heart

HeliotropePatchouliYlang YlangSandalwoodJasmineRose

Base

Tonka BeanVetiverWhite MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesCassis, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Patchouli. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#59,281

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSofiaHigher 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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M1 opens with bright citrus and juicy fruit, then settles into a softer floral heart with rose, jasmine and a creamy heliotrope touch. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with vanilla, tonka, musk and sandalwood giving it a polished, feminine feel. On paper, this reads like a modern floral gourmand-leaning scent w…

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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 M1?

Sofia takes 3 of 4 categories. Sofia is rated 3.77/5 from 102 votes; M1 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sofia for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose M1 for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sofia or M1?

They last about the same: Sofia 61/100, M1 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sofia or M1?

M1 projects furthest (M1 63/100, Sofia 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofia and M1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Cassis, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Sofia or M1 better for summer or winter?

Sofia suits daytime wear; M1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sofia and M1?

Sofia has top notes of Tamarind and Cassis, heart notes of Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vanille. M1 has top notes of Cassis, Bergamot, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Heliotrope, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver, White Musk and Vanilla.