No.540 Soleil Blanc

No.540 is built to capture the beach-holiday glow of Tom Ford's Soleil Blanc, a fragrance that retails well over £200. The opening blast of sweet pistachio and spicy pink pepper matches the original closely, and the transition into tuberose, ylang-ylang and jasmine keeps the creamy floral heart recognisable. Where the two diverge is the base: Eden leans harder into coconut and tonka bean for an immediately sweet, almost dessert-like finish, while the original folds amber and benzoin in more subtly for a warmer, more restrained trail. Projection is decent for the first couple of hours before settling close to the skin, and longevity sits in the moderate range rather than the original's all-day performance. It's a genuinely enjoyable summer scent in its own right, unisex and easy to wear, best reached for on warm days when the original's price tag isn't an option.