Le Roy Soleil Eau de Parfum vs Madame Gres Eau de Parfum

Le Roy Soleil

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1997	Year	2013
££	Price Tier	£

Madame Gres

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Le Roy Soleil

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Roy Soleil

A truly opulent and complex blast from the past, Le Roy Soleil is a tropical fruit cocktail blended with warm spices and deep woods. It's a polarizing scent - some find it a masterful work of art, others a slightly obnoxious relic of the 90s, but few deny its unique character and potent sillage. A confident choice for those who dare to stand out.

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Our Verdict - Madame Gres

A divisive blend that promises French chic but delivers an opening that splits opinion. If you can ride out the initial sweetness, a sophisticated, patchouli-rich dry-down awaits.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	10%	11%
Floral	20%	24%
Fruity	20%	15%
Green	7%	5%
Sweet	30%	23%
Warm	10%	11%
Woody	13%	12%
Earthy	7%	9%
Animalic	5%	4%
Fresh	14%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Le Roy Soleil EdP

Madame Gres EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Pineapple 16% vs 47%

Only in Le Roy Soleil

Rosewood 13% Mandarin 13% Papaya 13% Rhubarb 12% Apple 11% Lemon 11% Bergamot 10%

Only in Madame Gres

Cardamom 29% Grapefruit 24%

Only in Le Roy Soleil

Apricot 19% Cinnamon 16% Carnation 13% Orchid 11% Rose 11% Cyclamen 11% Jasmine 10% Lily Of The Valley 10%

Only in Madame Gres

Magnolia 38% Peony 33% Freesia 29%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 16% vs 26%

Sandalwood 14% vs 27%

Patchouli 13% vs 27%

Only in Le Roy Soleil

Amber 16% Tonka Bean 15% Musk 13% Vetiver 12%

Only in Madame Gres

Leather 19%

Accords

Le Roy Soleil Madame Gres

100%

Fruity

72%

73%

Floral

100%

63%

Woody

91%

71%

Warm Spicy

86%

81%

Sweet

74%

Patchouli

69%

54%

Vanilla

66%

Fresh

62%

60%

Powdery

60%

Citrus

57%

54%

Cinnamon

52%

Aromatic

Fruity shared

100%

72%

Floral shared

73%

100%

Woody shared

63%

91%

Warm Spicy shared

71%

86%

Sweet shared

81%

74%

Patchouli

69%

Vanilla shared

54%

66%

Fresh

62%

Powdery shared

60%

Citrus shared

60%

57%

Cinnamon

54%

Aromatic

52%

Performance

Le Roy Soleil Madame Gres

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Roy Soleil

Seasons

Best For:

Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and summer pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its potent projection and unique, complex blend of fruits and spices make it a bit much for the office. However, it's a stellar choice for dates and formal events, where its luxurious warmth and 'boozy' fruity character can truly shine without overpowering. It can be worn casually too, but leans towards statement rather than everyday comfort.

Madame Gres

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Its sophisticated floral-woody-leather dry down makes it suitable for date nights and formal events, while its strong sillage limits its appropriateness for some office environments. The fruity opening offers enough versatility for casual wear, though its intensity might be too much for active sports.