Fragrance comparison

Soleil d'Italie vs Âme Du Coeur

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,589 ratings analysed

6 wins

Soleil d'Italie

Mancera

4.00953 votes

Rank #3,767 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Âme Du Coeur

Les Liquides Imaginaires

3.98636 votes

Rank #7,029 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soleil d'Italie takes 6 of 8 categories.

Soleil d'Italie
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Âme Du Coeur
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Soleil d'Italie6/8

Âme Du Coeur1/8

Ratings & consensus: Soleil d'Italie
Community sentiment: Soleil d'Italie
Longevity: Soleil d'Italie
Sillage & projection: Soleil d'Italie
Value for money: Soleil d'Italie
Versatility: Âme Du Coeur
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Soleil d'Italie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Soleil d'ItalieMancera

Âme Du CoeurLes Liquides Imaginaires

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 953 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 636 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerSoleil d'ItalieRating 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

38%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

636 votes

Category winnerSoleil d'ItalieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySoleil d'Italie

SillageSoleil d'Italie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSoleil d'ItalieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

aquatic72%

aromatic58%

musky44%

fresh30%

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

soft spicy50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, citrus 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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBlood OrangeGingerBlack PepperCypressCardamomGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Guaiac WoodPomaroseCacao

Base6-8 hrs

AkigalawoodCedarTonka BeanVetiverVanillin

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Spring87

Summer57

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night53

Category winnerÂme Du CoeurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex46

Women10

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

Men9

Unisex59

Women32

Work 35%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,767

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews117

Overall rank#7,029

PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec

Launched—

Reviews46

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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Âme Du Coeur by Les Liquides Imaginaires hits the senses with a zesty burst of tart blood orange, freshly grated ginger, and tingling pink pepper before settling into an earthy forest dry-down. As the bright citrus sparkle softens, smooth guaiac wood and bittersweet cacao emerge to create a cozy, sauna-like warmth on …

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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 is better, Soleil d'Italie or Âme Du Coeur?

Soleil d'Italie takes 6 of 8 categories. Soleil d'Italie is rated 4.00/5 from 953 votes; Âme Du Coeur is rated 3.98/5 from 636 votes. Choose Soleil d'Italie for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Âme Du Coeur for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Soleil d'Italie or Âme Du Coeur?

Soleil d'Italie lasts longest (Soleil d'Italie 67/100, Âme Du Coeur 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Soleil d'Italie or Âme Du Coeur?

Soleil d'Italie projects furthest (Soleil d'Italie 62/100, Âme Du Coeur 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Soleil d'Italie and Âme Du Coeur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is Soleil d'Italie or Âme Du Coeur better for summer or winter?

For summer, Âme Du Coeur is the stronger pick. For winter, Âme Du Coeur is the stronger pick. Soleil d'Italie suits daytime wear; Âme Du Coeur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soleil d'Italie and Âme Du Coeur?

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. Âme Du Coeur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Blood Orange, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Pomarose and Cacao, a base of Akigalawood, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.