Fragrance comparison

Soleil vs Vanilla Mudslide

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,376 ratings analysed

Soleil

Lalique

3.692,211 votes

Rank #3,924 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Vanilla Mudslide

BLNDRGRPHY

4.33165 votes

Rank #6,066 MuskyVodka

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Mudslide takes 4 of 7 categories.

Soleil
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vanilla Mudslide
Choose it for a musky and vodka character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Soleil3/7

Vanilla Mudslide4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SoleilLalique

Vanilla MudslideBLNDRGRPHY

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 2,211 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 165 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

Category winnerVanilla MudslideRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

41%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

2,211 votes

59%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

165 votes

Category winnerVanilla MudslideMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Mudslide

SillageVanilla Mudslide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value39

Category winnerSoleilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

lactonic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

caramel61%

musky100%

vodka92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

cacao69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBitter AlmondCardamom

Heart

PearMilkCaramelCandied AlmondCoffeeJasmine

Base

PralineWhite MuskSandalwood

Top

ButterBitter AlmondCoconut Milk

Heart

VanillaCocoaSweet AlmondCoffeeDavana

Base

VodkaIso E SuperWhite MuskAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Coffee and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSoleilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men18

Unisex59

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,924

PerfumerAlexandra Monet, Barbara Zoebelein, Benoist Lapouza

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#6,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerSoleilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lalique Soleil makes a sunny entrance with a bright splash of mandarin orange and bitter almond, giving off the vibe of a leisurely morning. As it settles, a soft pear note mixes with warm caramel and a light milk accord, creating a light pastry sweetness that avoids getting too heavy. The dry-down wraps you in a clea…

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BLNDRGRPHY Vanilla Mudslide opens with a rich wave of salted butter, bitter almond, and creamy coconut milk before settling into a warm core of vanilla bean, dark cocoa, and roasted coffee. Unlike heavy dessert scents that feel thick and suffocating, the base stays crisp with vodka, Iso E Super, and clean white musk. …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Soleil or Vanilla Mudslide?

Vanilla Mudslide takes 4 of 7 categories. Soleil is rated 3.69/5 from 2,211 votes; Vanilla Mudslide is rated 4.33/5 from 165 votes. Choose Soleil for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vanilla Mudslide for a musky and vodka character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Soleil or Vanilla Mudslide?

Vanilla Mudslide lasts longest (Vanilla Mudslide 71/100, Soleil 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Soleil or Vanilla Mudslide?

Vanilla Mudslide projects furthest (Vanilla Mudslide 61/100, Soleil 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Soleil and Vanilla Mudslide smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Coffee and White Musk.

Is Soleil or Vanilla Mudslide better for summer or winter?

For summer, Soleil is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanilla Mudslide is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soleil and Vanilla Mudslide?

Soleil has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bitter Almond and Cardamom, heart notes of Pear, Milk, Caramel and Candied Almond, a base of Praline, White Musk and Sandalwood. Vanilla Mudslide has top notes of Butter, Bitter Almond and Coconut Milk, heart notes of Vanilla, Cocoa, Sweet Almond and Coffee, a base of Vodka, Iso E Super, White Musk and Ambroxan.