Fragrance comparison

Soul vs 1952

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 231 ratings analysed

Soul

Oriflame

3.61226 votes

Rank #16,872 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

1952

Shiraz Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #51,851 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Soul
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
1952
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Soul2/4

19522/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1952
Sillage & projection: 1952
Value for money: Soul
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Soul

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SoulOriflame

1952Shiraz Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 40%Had 51%Want 9%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

51%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

226 votes

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

Longevity1952

Sillage1952

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSoulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

citrus48%

herbal30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LaurelsBergamotBasilRed AppleJuniperGrapefruit

Heart

RosemaryCorianderThymeFirSuede

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmber

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumOrangeNeroliGingerThymeLemon

Heart

juniper berryMarine notesCorianderRosemaryCyclamenJasmineNutmegCalone

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Coriander. 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

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,872

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#51,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSoulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oriflame Soul opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, grapefruit, and red apple, cut through with green basil, laurels, and crushed juniper berries. Launched in 2003 and composed by perfumer Christian Vermorel, this budget-friendly eau de toilette shifts quickly from bright citrus into an earthy heart of rosemary, thyme…

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1952 by Shiraz Parfums makes a bold entrance with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, herbal thyme, and crisp galbanum. This opening channels the structures of classic aromatic fougeres but twists the format with a distinct cooling sensation. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance develops a salty marine core, support…

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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, Soul or 1952?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Soul is rated 3.61/5 from 226 votes; 1952 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Soul for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose 1952 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Soul or 1952?

1952 lasts longest (1952 87/100, Soul 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Soul or 1952?

1952 projects furthest (1952 83/100, Soul 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Soul and 1952 smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Coriander.

Is Soul or 1952 better for summer or winter?

1952 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soul and 1952?

Soul has top notes of Laurels, Bergamot, Basil and Red Apple, heart notes of Rosemary, Coriander, Thyme and Fir, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber. 1952 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Galbanum and Orange, heart notes of juniper berry, Marine notes, Coriander and Rosemary, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla.