Fragrance comparison

Soleil vs Orangerie

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 100 ratings analysed

Soleil

Le Parfumeur

3.7919 votes

Rank #60,381 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Orangerie

L'Erbolario

3.7581 votes

Rank #18,902 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orangerie takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Soleil1/4

Orangerie3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SoleilLe Parfumeur

OrangerieL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 17%Had 16%Want 67%

3.75/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 28%Had 33%Want 39%

Category winnerOrangerieRating 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

21%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityOrangerie

SillageSoleil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

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%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

fresh48%

green30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

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

BergamotLemonBitter OrangeCassisCardamomLavenderGalbanum

Heart

SandalwoodJasmineNutmegRose

Base

MuskAmber

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men13

Unisex50

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,381

PerfumerRobert Romanille

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,902

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOrangerieHigher 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 …

Reviews →

L'Erbolario Orangerie opens with a crisp spray of Bitter Orange, Bergamot, and Lemon, instantly signaling a traditional Italian bar soap feel. Cassis and Galbanum add a bitter green edge to the citrus top notes, preventing the opening from feeling overly sweet. As the spray warms on skin, Lavender and Cardamom introdu…

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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 Orangerie?

Orangerie takes 3 of 4 categories. Soleil is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Orangerie is rated 3.75/5 from 81 votes. Choose Soleil for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Orangerie for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Soleil or Orangerie?

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

Which projects more, Soleil or Orangerie?

Soleil projects furthest (Soleil 66/100, Orangerie 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Soleil and Orangerie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Rose.

Is Soleil or Orangerie better for summer or winter?

Soleil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soleil and Orangerie?

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. Orangerie has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Bitter Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Sandalwood, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Musk and Amber.