Plein Soleil Eau de Parfum bottle Plein Soleil
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Sleep Knot Eau de Parfum bottle Sleep Knot

ScentArt

A
Plein Soleil
B
Sleep Knot
Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Plein Soleil
Plein Soleil can be divisive, with its creamy tuberose either charming wearers or delivering headaches. If you love a bright, sweet floral that feels high-end without the price tag, this could be your new go-to. Just don't expect it to last for days.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Sleep Knot
A truly gorgeous, creamy yellow floral on a peppery sandalwood base, Sleep Knot is perfect for intimate moments. Its softness is a feature, not a bug, making it a sensual, romantic choice despite some wishes for stronger performance.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 0%
Floral 53% 50%
Fruity 2% 4%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 29% 27%
Warm 13% 14%
Woody 17% 20%
Earthy 0% 2%
Animalic 11% 8%
Fresh 3% 2%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Plein Soleil EdP
Sleep Knot EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 29% vs 34%
Sandalwood 20% vs 23%
Only in Plein Soleil
Tuberose 33% Cardamom 17%
Only in Sleep Knot
Jasmine 26% Pepper 17%

Accords

Plein Soleil Sleep Knot
100%
Tuberose
92%
Woody
100%
90%
Yellow Floral
92%
86%
White Floral
79%
73%
Warm Spicy
62%
60%
Sweet
61%
49%
Powdery
52%
51%
Animalic
48%
Aromatic
Floral
46%
44%
Green
100%
Woody shared
92%
100%
Yellow Floral shared
90%
92%
White Floral shared
86%
79%
Warm Spicy shared
73%
62%
Sweet shared
60%
61%
Powdery shared
49%
52%
51%
48%
46%
44%

Performance

Plein Soleil Sleep Knot
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Plein Soleil

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and bright, uncomplicated floral profile make it suitable for casual wear and even office settings, though it might be a bit too much for formal events. The frequent mentions of it being a 'summer' or 'beach' scent, coupled with some performance complaints, reinforce its casual leanings. It's often highlighted as a 'safe' and 'inoffensive' choice for everyday.

Sleep Knot

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its creamy, woody-floral profile and intimate sillage, Sleep Knot is perfectly suited for close encounters like dates or relaxing at home. Its subtle nature means it won't offend in an office, but its lack of projection makes it unsuitable for formal events or sport where more presence is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
93%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Yellow Floral, White Floral accords and Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Plein Soleil
Sleep Knot
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS