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Soleil De Cassis vs Ananda Tchai

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

Updated 370 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ananda Tchai takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Soleil De Cassis

    Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Ananda Tchai

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Soleil De Cassis1/4
Ananda Tchai3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ananda Tchai
Sillage & projection
Ananda Tchai
Value for money
Soleil De Cassis
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ananda Tchai

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Soleil De CassisL'Eau De Cassis
Ananda TchaiM. Micallef
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%
3.48/ 5 · 364 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

22%Love
43%Like
7%Ok
24%Dislike
4%Hate

264 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate96
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

LongevityAnanda Tchai

SillageAnanda Tchai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value52
Category winnerSoleil De CassisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
powdery90%
musky80%
yellow floral70%
sweet60%
almond50%
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
vanilla77%
powdery69%
green61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Ylang-YlangHeliotropeVanillaWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

Top
LemonBergamot
Heart
Green TeaNutmegHeliotropeYlang-YlangThymeFernRose
Base
SpicesAmberVanillaWoody NotesWhite MuskCedar
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Vanilla and White Musk. 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
Summer100
Fall33
Winter0
Day100
Night33
Spring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men20
Unisex20
Women60
Men4
Unisex20
Women76
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerAnanda TchaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Soleil De Cassis opens with bright ylang-ylang before settling into warm heliotrope and soft vanilla. Designed in Provence by L'Eau De Cassis, this scent leans heavily into powdery yellow florals anchored by white musk. It shines during humid July afternoons, projecting a clean yet golden warmth that clings to sun-war…

Reviews →

Ananda Tchai by M. Micallef is a vibrant aromatic spicy scent for women. It balances crisp green tea and citrus top notes with a base of warming spices, amber, and vanilla. This blend creates an inviting, balanced aroma that performs well during the transition of spring to summer. It provides a unique, refreshing qual…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Soleil De Cassis or Ananda Tchai?

Ananda Tchai takes 3 of 4 categories. Soleil De Cassis is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Ananda Tchai is rated 3.48/5 from 364 votes. Choose Soleil De Cassis for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ananda Tchai for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Soleil De Cassis or Ananda Tchai?

Ananda Tchai lasts longest (Ananda Tchai 77/100, Soleil De Cassis 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Soleil De Cassis or Ananda Tchai?

Ananda Tchai projects furthest (Ananda Tchai 70/100, Soleil De Cassis 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Soleil De Cassis and Ananda Tchai smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Vanilla and White Musk.

Is Soleil De Cassis or Ananda Tchai better for summer or winter?

Soleil De Cassis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soleil De Cassis and Ananda Tchai?

Soleil De Cassis features Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Vanilla and White Musk. Ananda Tchai has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Tea, Nutmeg, Heliotrope and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Amber, Vanilla and Woody Notes.

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