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Which Should You Buy?
Lalique Soleil is a mixed bag, a genuinely divisive fragrance. Some rave about its creamy, comforting gourmand qualities, while for others, it's a muddled, generic mess that doesn't deliver on its promised notes. Certainly not a safe blind buy, despite that gorgeous bottle.
This extrait is a deliciously creamy, nutty gourmand that splits opinion on performance but charms with its luxurious, dessert-like qualities. If you love sweet and cosy scents, this is an absolute winner.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 6% |
| Floral | 6% | 15% |
| Fruity | 7% | 14% |
| Green | 2% | 3% |
| Sweet | 42% | 39% |
| Warm | 16% | 16% |
| Woody | 8% | 9% |
| Earthy | 5% | 4% |
| Animalic | 8% | 4% |
| Fresh | 10% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and often-reported lack of strong projection make it suitable for office wear, as it's unlikely to offend. The warm, creamy accords lend themselves to casual and date settings, but it's generally too understated for formal events and entirely inappropriate for sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its sweet and gourmand profile, coupled with reports of moderate sillage, makes it perfect for intimate settings like dates or cosy casual wear. It's too playful and sweet for most formal events and would be cloying in an office environment.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Fruity, White Floral accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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