Orchid Soleil Eau de Parfum bottle Orchid Soleil
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2016 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Tubéreuse Impériale Eau de Parfum bottle Tubéreuse Impériale

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Orchid Soleil Eau de Parfum
Divisive and discontinued, Orchid Soleil is a love-it-or-hate-it scent. Expect a battle on your skin: some get creamy, intoxicating florals, others get unwearable tortilla chips and medicinal notes. Definitely not a blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Tubéreuse Impériale Eau de Parfum
This one's divisive: a full-on, sweet white floral for some, a saccharine tuberose bomb for others. If you're a tuberose lover, you'll likely adore its creamy, bubblegum facets; if not, expect it to be cloying and overwhelming. Definitely sample before committing.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 1%
Floral 36% 39%
Fruity 3% 1%
Green 7% 17%
Sweet 28% 23%
Warm 12% 10%
Woody 10% 13%
Earthy 5% 9%
Animalic 5% 7%
Fresh 11% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Orchid Soleil EdP
Tubéreuse Impériale EdP

Notes

Only in Orchid Soleil Eau de Parfum
Cypress 37% Pink Pepper 32% Bitter Orange 31%
Only in Tubéreuse Impériale Eau de Parfum
Geranium 53% Herbal 47%
Shared Notes
Tuberose 57% vs 32%
Only in Orchid Soleil Eau de Parfum
Lily 43%
Only in Tubéreuse Impériale Eau de Parfum
Ylang-Ylang 26% Jasmine 23% Iris 18%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 20% vs 17%
Patchouli 13% vs 13%
Only in Orchid Soleil Eau de Parfum
Cream 27% Chestnut 21% Orchid 17%

Accords

Orchid Soleil Eau de Parfum Tubéreuse Impériale Eau de Parfum
100%
White Floral
100%
89%
Vanilla
66%
80%
Tuberose
85%
52%
Woody
82%
80%
Sweet
54%
Amber
62%
Powdery
61%
52%
Lactonic
51%
Animalic
48%
48%
Balsamic
45%
Nutty
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
89%
66%
Tuberose shared
80%
85%
Woody shared
52%
82%
Sweet shared
80%
54%
62%
61%
52%
Animalic shared
51%
48%
48%
45%

Performance

Orchid Soleil Eau de Parfum Tubéreuse Impériale Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Orchid Soleil Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This scent's powerful sillage and strong, often polarising, character make it less suitable for office or sport. It's best reserved for date nights or formal events where its unique, luxurious warmth can truly shine, especially in cooler weather.

Tubéreuse Impériale Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent white floral and vanilla accords, coupled with reports of strong sillage and longevity, make it less suitable for office wear. However, its elegance and 'sexy' perception from reviewers boost its date and formal appeal significantly, though it retains some casual versatility.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
83%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Tuberose, Woody accords and Cypress, Tuberose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Orchid Soleil Eau de Parfum
Tubéreuse Impériale Eau de Parfum
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