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Soleil Brûlant Eau de Parfum bottle Soleil Brûlant EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2021 Year -
£££££ Price Tier ££
Blazing Rays Eau de Parfum bottle Blazing Rays EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Soleil Brûlant EDP
Tom Ford Soleil Brûlant is a divisive one, a gourmand amber with an intense, almost challenging character. Some call it a masterpiece, others a scrubber. Sample first, because if you get the dreaded 'celery' note, you won't be impressed.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Blazing Rays EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Soleil Brulant Tom Ford. Built around Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Honey, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Soleil Brulant Tom Ford.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Soleil Brûlant EDP
Blazing Rays EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 36% vs 42%
Bergamot 31% vs 57%
Only in Soleil Brûlant
Mandarin 32%
Shared Notes
Honey 54% vs 22%
Orange Blossom 45% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Amber 19% vs 61%
Vetiver 11% vs 38%

Accords

Soleil Brûlant Blazing Rays
100%
Amber
63%
Woody
70%
64%
Citrus
56%
Honey
54%
Sweet
50%
47%
Animalic
45%
Balsamic
100%
Woody shared
63%
70%
64%
56%
Sweet shared
54%
50%
47%
45%

Performance

Soleil Brûlant Blazing Rays
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Soleil Brûlant

Seasons

Best For:
Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This scent is strong and long-lasting, with significant projection, making it too overpowering for an office. Its rich, sensual character is perfectly suited for date nights and formal occasions, but its intensity could be too much for casual wear or sport.

Blazing Rays

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Soleil Brûlant EDP
Blazing Rays EDP
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