Soir d'Оrient vs Aquilaria
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Soir d'Оrient takes 3 of 3 categories.
Soir d'ОrientChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
AquilariaChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Soir d'Оrient3/3
Aquilaria0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Soir d'Оrient
- Sillage & projection
- Soir d'Оrient
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Soir d'Оrient
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Soir d'ОrientSisleyAquilariaNancy Meiland ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 1,378 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
37%Like
7%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
1,378 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySoir d'Оrient
SillageSoir d'Оrient
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
rose84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
amber61%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
leather84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronIran GalbanumItalian Lemon
Heart
Turkish RoseBlack PepperGeranium
Base
IncensePatchouliSandalwood
Top
BergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
Turkish RoseBlack TeaSaffronGeraniumJuniper
Base
Guaiac WoodOakmossTolu BalsamLabdanumVanillaOudBirch LeafCastoreum
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Turkish Rose, Black Pepper and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,869
PerfumerOlivier Pescheux
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#41,107
PerfumerNancy Meiland
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerSoir d'ОrientHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSoir d'Orient is a dry, spicy rose wrapped in saffron, incense, and patchouli. It opens sharp and aromatic, then settles into a smoky floral amber with a polished, evening feel. It usually suits cooler weather, dressed-up settings, and wearers who enjoy unsweetened oriental fragrances. The style leans mature, distinc…
Reviews →Nancy Meiland Parfums Aquilaria is a dry, peppery chypre that balances bright citrus with smoldering, resinous woods. Bergamot and black pepper flash at the start before settling into a deep heart of Turkish rose, black Ceylon tea, and saffron. It wraps up with a warm base of guaiac wood, labdanum, and a subtle touch …
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, Soir d'Оrient or Aquilaria?
Soir d'Оrient takes 3 of 3 categories. Soir d'Оrient is rated 3.89/5 from 1,378 votes; Aquilaria is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Soir d'Оrient for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Aquilaria for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Soir d'Оrient or Aquilaria?
Soir d'Оrient lasts longest (Soir d'Оrient 75/100, Aquilaria 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Soir d'Оrient or Aquilaria?
Soir d'Оrient projects furthest (Soir d'Оrient 70/100, Aquilaria 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Soir d'Оrient and Aquilaria smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Turkish Rose, Black Pepper and Geranium.
Is Soir d'Оrient or Aquilaria better for summer or winter?
Aquilaria suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Soir d'Оrient and Aquilaria?
Soir d'Оrient has top notes of Saffron, Iran Galbanum and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Incense, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Aquilaria has top notes of Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Black Tea, Saffron and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Tolu Balsam and Labdanum.
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