Fragrance comparison

Soleil d'Italie vs Dazed in the Matrix

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 953 ratings analysed

3 wins

Soleil d'Italie

Mancera

4.00953 votes

Rank #3,767 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Dazed in the Matrix

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #76,174 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soleil d'Italie takes 3 of 5 categories.

Soleil d'Italie
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dazed in the Matrix
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration.

Soleil d'Italie3/5

Dazed in the Matrix2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Soleil d'ItalieMancera

Dazed in the MatrixThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 953 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

38%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

953 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevitySoleil d'Italie

SillageSoleil d'Italie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDazed in the MatrixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

aquatic72%

aromatic58%

musky44%

fresh30%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeLimeCalabrian bergamotMandarin OrangePink PepperCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Watery NotesBulgarian RosePatchouli Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskVetiverAmbergrisCedarGuaiac Wood

Notes

Californian LemonMandarin OrangeVirginian CedarJasmine SambacCotton CandyGreen NotesGuaiac WoodPink PepperWhite MuskPatchouliBergamotCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDazed in the MatrixLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex46

Women10

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 36%Work 26%Date 21%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,767

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews117

Overall rank#76,174

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSoleil d'ItalieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Dazed in the Matrix by The Dua Brand opens with an energetic splash of Californian lemon, zesty mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot that feels like slicing into ice-cold citrus fruit on a scorching afternoon. Within twenty minutes, the bright tartness mellows as neroli and green notes mingle with a surprising swirl of…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Soleil d'Italie or Dazed in the Matrix?

Soleil d'Italie lasts longest (Soleil d'Italie 67/100, Dazed in the Matrix 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Soleil d'Italie or Dazed in the Matrix?

Soleil d'Italie projects furthest (Soleil d'Italie 62/100, Dazed in the Matrix 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Soleil d'Italie and Dazed in the Matrix smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Cardamom.

Is Soleil d'Italie or Dazed in the Matrix better for summer or winter?

Soleil d'Italie suits daytime wear; Dazed in the Matrix suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Dazed in the Matrix features Californian Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Jasmine Sambac and Cotton Candy.