Fragrance comparison

Soleil vs The Library Collection Opus I

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 812 ratings analysed

Soleil

Le Parfumeur

3.7919 votes

Rank #60,381 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

The Library Collection Opus I

Amouage

3.96793 votes

Rank #2,578 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Library Collection Opus I takes 4 of 4 categories.

Soleil
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Library Collection Opus I
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Soleil0/4

The Library Collection Opus I4/4

Ratings & consensus: The Library Collection Opus I
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Library Collection Opus I
Sillage & projection: The Library Collection Opus I
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Library Collection Opus I

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SoleilLe Parfumeur

The Library Collection Opus IAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 17%Had 16%Want 67%

3.96/ 5 · 793 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IRating 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

36%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

793 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityThe Library Collection Opus I

SillageThe Library Collection Opus I

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value43

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky91%

floral83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, warm spicy 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

CardamomBitter OrangePlum

Heart

Ylang-YlangTuberoseJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncensePapyrusGuaiac WoodTonka BeanSandalwoodVetyverVirginia Cedar

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

Winter89

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men12

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#2,578

PerfumerDaniel Maurel

Launched—

Reviews69

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IHigher 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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Amouage Opus I is a rich, complex chypre that blends plum, cardamom, and a heady bouquet of white florals. It settles into a warm, woody base of incense and sandalwood. This unisex fragrance feels artistic and substantial, making it a distinctive choice for formal evening wear or cool autumn days when you want a scent…

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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 The Library Collection Opus I?

The Library Collection Opus I takes 4 of 4 categories. Soleil is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; The Library Collection Opus I is rated 3.96/5 from 793 votes. Choose Soleil for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Library Collection Opus I for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Soleil or The Library Collection Opus I?

The Library Collection Opus I lasts longest (The Library Collection Opus I 81/100, Soleil 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Soleil or The Library Collection Opus I?

The Library Collection Opus I projects furthest (The Library Collection Opus I 72/100, Soleil 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Soleil and The Library Collection Opus I smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Rose.

Is Soleil or The Library Collection Opus I better for summer or winter?

Soleil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soleil and The Library Collection Opus I?

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. The Library Collection Opus I has top notes of Cardamom, Bitter Orange and Plum, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Incense, Papyrus, Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean.