Fragrance comparison

Sofia vs Secret De Venus

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 225 ratings analysed

Sofia

Detaille

3.77102 votes

Rank #25,774 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Secret De Venus

Weil

4.05123 votes

Rank #10,076 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Secret De Venus takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sofia
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Secret De Venus
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sofia1/7

Secret De Venus6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofiaDetaille

Secret De VenusWeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

4.05/ 5 · 123 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

Category winnerSecret De VenusRating 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

39%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerSecret De VenusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySecret De Venus

SillageSecret De Venus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value71

Category winnerSecret De VenusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, 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

PeachLavenderBergamotAmalfi LemonCassisGrapefruit

Heart

GardeniaFreesiaJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanilleVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCassis, Jasmine, Patchouli 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

Spring41

Summer30

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerSofiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

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

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#10,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerSecret De VenusHigher 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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Secret De Venus by Weil opens with an unexpected spark of lavender and bright grapefruit, a brisk introduction that quickly softens on the skin. As the initial citrus sparkle subsides, the heart reveals a rich gardenia and sweet peach melody, lending a dense, velvety texture. It eventually settles into a warm base of …

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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 Secret De Venus?

Secret De Venus takes 6 of 7 categories. Sofia is rated 3.77/5 from 102 votes; Secret De Venus is rated 4.05/5 from 123 votes. Choose Sofia for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Secret De Venus for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sofia or Secret De Venus?

Secret De Venus lasts longest (Secret De Venus 69/100, Sofia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofia or Secret De Venus?

Projection is very close: Secret De Venus 60/100, Sofia 58/100 for sillage.

Do Sofia and Secret De Venus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Cassis, Jasmine, Patchouli and Vanille.

Is Sofia or Secret De Venus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Secret De Venus is the stronger pick. For winter, Secret De Venus is the stronger pick. Sofia suits daytime wear; Secret De Venus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sofia and Secret De Venus?

Sofia has top notes of Tamarind and Cassis, heart notes of Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vanille. Secret De Venus has top notes of Peach, Lavender, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Gardenia, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanille and Virginia Cedar.