Fragrance comparison

Soleil vs Bigarade Concentree

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,309 ratings analysed

Soleil

Le Parfumeur

3.7919 votes

Rank #60,381 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Bigarade Concentree

Frederic Malle · 2002

4.112,290 votes

Rank #2,085 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bigarade Concentree takes 3 of 4 categories.

Soleil
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bigarade Concentree
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Soleil1/4

Bigarade Concentree3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SoleilLe Parfumeur

Bigarade ConcentreeFrederic Malle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 17%Had 16%Want 67%

4.11/ 5 · 2,290 votes

Have 43%Had 15%Want 42%

Category winnerBigarade ConcentreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

84%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

49%Love

8%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

24%Hate

Share of community votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBigarade Concentree

SillageSoleil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value30

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky91%

floral83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

citrus100%

green77%

fresh68%

fresh spicy51%

woody48%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bitter OrangeCardamomWild Strawberry

Heart1 to 2 hours

FlowersRose

Base2 to 4 hours

White MuskBrazilian Redwood

Top

Bitter OrangeMandarinCardamomTeaGrapefruitPink PepperBlack Currant

Heart

RoseNeroliCarawayHoneysuckleOrris

Base

GrassHayCedarMuskTonka

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Cardamom and Rose. Durations are only published for Soleil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night9

Spring70

Summer100

Fall22

Winter15

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men24

Unisex70

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,381

PerfumerRobert Romanille

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,085

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2002

Reviews597

Category winnerBigarade ConcentreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Soleil by Le Parfumeur delivers a bright, fruity floral profile built around crisp citrus and soft woods. The opening pairs tart bitter orange with sweet wild strawberry, backed by a cool touch of spicy cardamom. As the first burst settles, gentle rose and general floral notes soften the brisk fruitiness, creating an …

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Bigarade Concentree by Frederic Malle is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Bigarade Concentree was launched in 2002. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are Bitter Orange, Mandarin, Cardamom, Tea, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Black Currant; middle notes are Rose, Neroli, Caraway…

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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 Bigarade Concentree?

Bigarade Concentree takes 3 of 4 categories. Soleil is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Bigarade Concentree is rated 4.11/5 from 2,290 votes. Choose Soleil for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bigarade Concentree for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Soleil or Bigarade Concentree?

Bigarade Concentree lasts longest (Bigarade Concentree 57/100, Soleil 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Soleil or Bigarade Concentree?

Soleil projects furthest (Soleil 66/100, Bigarade Concentree 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Soleil and Bigarade Concentree smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Rose.

Is Soleil or Bigarade Concentree better for summer or winter?

Soleil suits daytime wear; Bigarade Concentree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soleil and Bigarade Concentree?

Soleil has top notes of Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Wild Strawberry, heart notes of Flowers and Rose, a base of White Musk and Brazilian Redwood. Bigarade Concentree has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin, Cardamom and Tea, heart notes of Rose, Neroli, Caraway and Honeysuckle, a base of Grass, Hay, Cedar and Musk.