Fragrance comparison

Soleil d'Or vs C-Thru Tender Love

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 385 ratings analysed

5 wins

Soleil d'Or

Rituals

3.69359 votes

Rank #9,273 FloralCitrus

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71%scent match

Closely related

C-Thru Tender Love

Sarantis

3.8126 votes

Rank #46,304 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soleil d'Or takes 5 of 7 categories.

Soleil d'Or
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
C-Thru Tender Love
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Soleil d'Or5/7

C-Thru Tender Love2/7

Ratings & consensus: Soleil d'Or
Community sentiment: Soleil d'Or
Longevity: Soleil d'Or
Sillage & projection: C-Thru Tender Love
Value for money: Soleil d'Or
Versatility: C-Thru Tender Love
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Soleil d'Or

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Soleil d'OrRituals

C-Thru Tender LoveSarantis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 359 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 34%Had 46%Want 20%

Category winnerSoleil d'OrRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

58%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

267 votes

27%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySoleil d'Or

SillageC-Thru Tender Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSoleil d'OrBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus91%

aquatic83%

musky74%

ozonic65%

powdery56%

floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

aquatic77%

white floral69%

musky61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both floral, citrus and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPearMandarin Orange

Heart

LotusFreesia

Base

MuskCedar

Top

PearBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LotusJasmineViolet

Base

MuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Lotus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night9

Category winnerC-Thru Tender LoveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex31

Women65

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#46,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSoleil d'OrHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Soleil d'Or by Rituals brings a bright, sun-drenched coastal atmosphere to life with a blend of juicy pear, zesty bergamot, and crisp mandarin. This unisex floral woody musk fragrance offers a refreshing, aquatic energy that feels perfect for warm summer days. It settles into a clean, smooth base of musk and cedar, cr…

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C-Thru Tender Love is a soft, pretty floral fruity scent that opens with juicy pear and bright citrus, then settles into a watery, slightly powdery floral heart (lotus, jasmine, violet). The dry-down turns clean and musky with a gentle amber-vanilla warmth. It is often described as “lovely and delicate”, and it can fe…

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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 d'Or or C-Thru Tender Love?

Soleil d'Or takes 5 of 7 categories. Soleil d'Or is rated 3.69/5 from 359 votes; C-Thru Tender Love is rated 3.81/5 from 26 votes. Choose Soleil d'Or for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose C-Thru Tender Love for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Soleil d'Or or C-Thru Tender Love?

Soleil d'Or lasts longest (Soleil d'Or 55/100, C-Thru Tender Love 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Soleil d'Or or C-Thru Tender Love?

Projection is very close: C-Thru Tender Love 50/100, Soleil d'Or 48/100 for sillage.

Do Soleil d'Or and C-Thru Tender Love smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and aquatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Lotus.

Is Soleil d'Or or C-Thru Tender Love better for summer or winter?

For summer, C-Thru Tender Love is the stronger pick. For winter, Soleil d'Or is the stronger pick. C-Thru Tender Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soleil d'Or and C-Thru Tender Love?

Soleil d'Or has top notes of Bergamot, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lotus and Freesia, a base of Musk and Cedar. C-Thru Tender Love has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lotus, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanilla.