Fragrance comparison

Sopra Il Mare vs Epatage

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sopra Il Mare

Bois 1920

3.8418 votes

Rank #23,725 VanillaFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Epatage

Brocard

3.002 votes

Rank #72,446 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sopra Il Mare takes 2 of 3 categories.

Sopra Il Mare
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Epatage
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sopra Il Mare2/3

Epatage1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sopra Il Mare
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Epatage
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sopra Il Mare

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sopra Il MareBois 1920

EpatageBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 16%Had 7%Want 77%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

46%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevitySopra Il Mare

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerEpatageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral92%

marine84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

cacao69%

fresh61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both vanilla and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesLilacRoseJasmine

Heart

FenugreekPatchouli

Base

VanillaTonka BeanWhite Musk

Top

LilacHeliotropeLemon Leaf

Heart

GardeniaCocoaTonka BeanOrris RootJasminePeachPeonyGreen Tea

Base

VanillaCedarMuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLilac, Jasmine, Patchouli and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,725

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#72,446

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSopra Il MareHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sopra Il Mare pairs salty marine notes with soft florals, then turns warmer and sweeter as fenugreek, vanilla and tonka come through. It starts breezy and floral, but the dry-down looks more creamy, musky and slightly powdery than a classic sharp aquatic. This suits someone who likes sea-inspired scents with a twist. …

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Epatage by Brocard opens with a sharp flash of green lemon leaf before settling into a powdery floral heart of lilac, heliotrope, and creamy gardenia. As the top notes recede, a distinct lactonic cocoa and sweet tonka bean accord emerges alongside soft osmanthus and peach nuances, giving the white florals a comforting…

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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, Sopra Il Mare or Epatage?

Sopra Il Mare takes 2 of 3 categories. Sopra Il Mare is rated 3.84/5 from 18 votes; Epatage is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Sopra Il Mare for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Epatage for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sopra Il Mare or Epatage?

Sopra Il Mare lasts longest (Sopra Il Mare 78/100, Epatage 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sopra Il Mare and Epatage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, Jasmine, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is Sopra Il Mare or Epatage better for summer or winter?

Sopra Il Mare suits daytime wear; Epatage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sopra Il Mare and Epatage?

Sopra Il Mare has top notes of Sea Notes, Lilac, Rose and Jasmine, heart notes of Fenugreek and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and White Musk. Epatage has top notes of Lilac, Heliotrope and Lemon Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Cocoa, Tonka Bean and Orris Root, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Musk and Amber.