de Soleil Blanc
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2024 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Connoisseur Women
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A divisive summer scent. It's sunshine in a bottle for lovers of that 'luxury sunscreen' vibe, bright and effervescent. But for some, it's just overpriced, weak, and oddly reminiscent of air freshener or something far less glamorous than a Mediterranean escape.
A creamy, elegant vanilla with a bright, non-citrusy orange blossom lift. It's a lovely scent, but be warned: this one needs time to ‘macerate’ and develop its staying power. Don't go expecting a Paradoxe dupe, as the community's made it clear this is its own thing.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 26% |
| Floral | 28% | 30% |
| Fruity | 8% | 10% |
| Green | 9% | 5% |
| Sweet | 34% | 33% |
| Warm | 14% | 9% |
| Woody | 2% | 2% |
| Earthy | 4% | 3% |
| Animalic | 5% | 9% |
| Fresh | 13% | 17% |
Mood
Notes
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Top Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, light profile and general consensus as a pleasant scent make it suitable for casual wear and even office environments where heavy fragrances are a no-go. However, its often-criticised lack of longevity and projection means it's less ideal for formal events or dates where you might want more impact.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its initial lack of projection makes it suitable for office wear, but the creamy vanilla drydown elevates it for dates and casual evenings. The elegant sweetness would be out of place for sport and borderline for formal occasions, though its subtlety could work.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, White Floral, Sweet accords and Amber, Benzoin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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