Soleil Eau de Parfum vs Enigma Eau de Parfum
Soleil EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2019 | Year | 2013 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$$$$ |
Enigma EDP
Soleil and Enigma both aim for a sweet, fruity, and citrus profile, but diverge significantly in execution and price. Soleil, a mid-range EDP, leans into a creamy gourmand, which some find comforting while others find it generic. Enigma, in the ultra-luxury tier, is a powdery, ambery experience that some find old-fashioned, but others consider timeless. The key difference lies in the overall accord profile and price point: Soleil is a budget-friendly gourmand gamble, while Enigma is a costly, powdery indulgence. If price is no object and you enjoy powdery scents, Enigma is the obvious choice. If you are on a budget and enjoy gourmand scents, Soleil may be worth a try.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Soleil
- Enigma
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a budget-friendly gourmand fragrance.
- You prefer creamy and comforting scents.
- You're willing to gamble on a divisive fragrance.
- You prefer a more youthful, modern vibe.
- You want a luxurious, high-quality fragrance.
- You appreciate powdery, ambery scents.
- Price is not a significant concern for you.
- You like timeless, classically styled perfumes.
Mandarin and cardamom open onto milky coffee, caramel and almond, with a pear and jasmine middle and a praline, sandalwood and musk base. A creamy, light gourmand for sunny days.
Soft, powdery peach settles into rose and ylang-ylang, then a creamy base of vanilla, sandalwood, ambergris and musk. Classic, comforting and luxurious, for dressed-up evenings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Jasmine
9%
vs
6%
Musk
6%
vs
6%
Sandalwood
5%
vs
6%
Pear
14% share of the perfume
Milk
11% share of the perfume
Mandarin
10% share of the perfume
Almond
9% share of the perfume
Caramel
9% share of the perfume
Cardamom
9% share of the perfume
Praline
9% share of the perfume
Coffee
8% share of the perfume
Peach
13% share of the perfume
Rose
10% share of the perfume
Vanilla
10% share of the perfume
Heliotrope
8% share of the perfume
Ylang-Ylang
8% share of the perfume
Ambergris
7% share of the perfume
Iris
6% share of the perfume
Geranium
6% share of the perfume
Neroli
5% share of the perfume
Bergamot
5% share of the perfume
Patchouli
4% share of the perfume
Jasmine
9%
vs
6%
Musk
6%
vs
6%
Sandalwood
5%
vs
6%
Praline
9% share of the perfume
Vanilla
10% share of the perfume
Ambergris
7% share of the perfume
Iris
6% share of the perfume
Patchouli
4% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Mandarin and a sunny, milky sweetness suit summer and spring. Autumn is fine, and winter is where it is weakest.
Occasions
Soft and creamy, it works for casual days and the office, and for a relaxed date. It is not a formal scent.
Seasons
Rose, vanilla and sandalwood feel richest in autumn, and winter and spring are good too. Summer heat flattens the powder.
Occasions
Strong, rich and polished, it suits dates, dinners and formal occasions. Too grand for the gym.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 14 notes, including Sandalwood, Jasmine, Musk
Adds ambergris and bergamot, drops almond and caramel
Where to buy
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