Pomelo
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Soleil d'Italie
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Which Should You Buy?
A blast of grapefruit-like pomelo that feels sparkling, crisp, and utterly refreshing. Pomelo is a sunlit, optimistic citrus for those who want to smell clean, zesty, and subtly unique.
Mancera's Soleil d'Italie is a fresh, clean citrus aquatic, but it's a divisive one. You'll either get an uplifting, long-lasting summer dream or a fleeting, generic disappointment. Performance is all over the shop, so sample first to avoid a blind-buy blunder.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 25% |
| Floral | 12% | 14% |
| Fruity | 1% | 4% |
| Green | 6% | 4% |
| Sweet | 11% | 10% |
| Warm | 14% | 9% |
| Woody | 23% | 22% |
| Earthy | 26% | 16% |
| Animalic | 12% | 13% |
| Fresh | 10% | 17% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The ultra-bright citrus and fresh green character make this ideal for spring and summer, while its subtle woody base is too light for winter but works in the early fall.
Occasions
Its airy citrus brightness is perfect for office, casual, and active settings, but it may be too sheer and breezy for formal occasions. Its non-intrusive nature works well for day-to-day use.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Soleil d'Italie's fresh and clean profile makes it ideal for casual wear, especially in warmer months. Its moderate sillage and often-reported decent longevity for a 'freshie' mean it won't be overpowering in an office, while projecting enough for a relaxed date or warm-weather activities.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Woody, Fresh accords and Rose, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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