Fragrance comparison

Soleil vs Soleil d'Italie

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 972 ratings analysed

Soleil

Le Parfumeur

3.7919 votes

Rank #60,381 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Soleil d'Italie

Mancera

4.00953 votes

Rank #3,265 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soleil d'Italie takes 4 of 5 categories.

Soleil
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Soleil d'Italie
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Soleil1/5

Soleil d'Italie4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SoleilLe Parfumeur

Soleil d'ItalieMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 17%Had 16%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 953 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerSoleil d'ItalieRating 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

37%Love

38%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

953 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySoleil d'Italie

SillageSoleil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

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%

woody86%

aquatic72%

aromatic58%

musky44%

fresh30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and musky

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeLimeCalabrian bergamotMandarin OrangePink PepperCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Watery NotesBulgarian RosePatchouli Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskVetiverAmbergrisCedarGuaiac Wood

Category winnerSoleil d'ItalieLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night23

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men44

Unisex46

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,381

PerfumerRobert Romanille

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,265

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews117

Category winnerSoleil d'ItalieHigher 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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Mancera Soleil d'Italie bottles the radiant energy of an Italian coastal morning. Bitter orange, lime, and Calabrian bergamot explode across the first spray with intense tartness. You immediately notice a breezy marine current carrying Bulgarian rose and dry cedarwood beneath the citrus peel. It feels crisp. The profi…

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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 Soleil d'Italie?

Soleil d'Italie takes 4 of 5 categories. Soleil is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Soleil d'Italie is rated 4.00/5 from 953 votes. Choose Soleil for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Soleil d'Italie for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Soleil or Soleil d'Italie?

Soleil d'Italie lasts longest (Soleil d'Italie 67/100, Soleil 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Soleil or Soleil d'Italie?

Soleil projects furthest (Soleil 66/100, Soleil d'Italie 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Soleil and Soleil d'Italie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Cardamom, Rose and White Musk.

Is Soleil or Soleil d'Italie better for summer or winter?

Soleil suits daytime wear; Soleil d'Italie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soleil and Soleil d'Italie?

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. Soleil d'Italie has top notes of Bitter Orange, Lime, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Watery Notes, Bulgarian Rose and Patchouli Leaf, a base of White Musk, Vetiver, Ambergris and Cedar.