Soleil by Lalique

Mandarin, citrus, elegant yet versatile. Beautiful bottle. Lasted on clothes and skin for more than the two hours others claim, which is already a win since I expected poor performance; it lasted normally, quite well. Sillage is moderate, nothing scandalous. You can reapply and you’re good to go. I liked it a lot despite buying it blind; I bought the 50ml and would definitely buy it again if I finish it because I love the scent. It could be a distant cousin of Valentino, but less avo-cady. I didn’t notice any gourmand notes at all, not even the coffee, but it’s a very energising and sparkly scent.

I will always love you, Soleil de Lalique.

I love this perfume, but unfortunately it doesn’t last at all on my skin.

Soleil de Lalique has divided opinions, especially on Fragrantica in English. What’s curious is that the olfactory perceptions are also divided; they differ greatly. That’s why I want to highlight two points if you’re interested: 1. If you expect a cupcake smell, a gourmand that you feel more with your mouth than your nose… look elsewhere. Soleil de Lalique has sweet flashes but it doesn’t rot your teeth. 2. The olfactory pyramid is: Spicy – Sweet with a tendency towards fruity floral – Soapy/fresh. However, it has many phases; it’s not linear, changing from the first spray to the dry down. Lalique is a French luxury brand with niche perfumes and Soleil is a jewel. The price and quality, in my opinion, are a bargain of the best, as it’s cheaper than Cloud by Ariana Grande in my country, and believe me, one is far superior. I love how distinguished it results in the market and on the streets, and how relaxed and sophisticated it is. It makes me feel as though I’ve just stepped out of a luxurious shower. Personal suggestions: if you like Coco Mademoiselle or Twilly by Hermès, Soleil could be a lovely surprise.

I had too many expectations. I feel nothing almond, lactonic, creamy, coffee, not even jasmine; it stays on my skin like a muddle of citrus and pear sweetened by a boring caramel. There’s no evolution, no improvement; I’m very sorry I didn’t like it because its bottle is gorgeous.

This perfume is my ‘happy place’. It’s floral, sweet, almond and super lactonic. It has a vibrant opening, although unfortunately on my skin the cardamomo doesn’t stand out as much as the rest. It quickly begins to sweeten with a juicy pear, the creaminess of the jasmine and an accord that could indeed remind you of coffee with milk. But beware, more than a ‘cafe latte’ it would be a ‘latte macchiato’, as I don’t perceive the dark coffee note. Dry down is sweet and velvety, with no trace of praline on my skin. Overall, the scent seems exquisite… more in the opening than in the dry down, where it becomes more generic. As an olfactory family, it’s true it could be categorised as gourmand, but it’s far from the classic. There’s something in this perfume… without summer floral notes, coconut or other tropicals… that gives it a solar character. That’s why I think it’s ideal for summer. However, when you use it in winter (as now), it’s a fragrance that wraps you and spoils you, totally versatile. Personally, it wouldn’t be my first choice for dates or night outs… but I think it’s a perfect gourmand to use daily because it won’t offend anyone. As for the bottle… little needs to be said, one of the most beautiful in my collection. Longevity on skin is notable, about 4 hours, close to the skin approx 8. Projection and sillage light/moderate. Thinking of a similar scent… the truth is I don’t have one. It’s true that the first spray reminded me, being Lalique Soleil much more lactonic and less ambered, in the style of Terra di Gioia. They share notes but aren’t that similar, although they do give a similar vibe. I feel this is the more summery version of the other, which I see as more autumnal. I insist, a matter of olfactory memory; perhaps others don’t find them similar. Overall, it’s a perfume I like very much. Is it worth it? As with everything, it depends on what you’re looking for. If the main thing is the scent, give it a chance. On the contrary, if perfumes with poor performance are a ‘no’, this probably isn’t for you. I got it for 25 euros for 30ml on Notino and the truth is, for that price, I’m very happy with the purchase.

I absolutely love it. I detect cardamom, mandarin, a hint of almond, and that milky jasmine note that wraps everything. I don’t smell strong coffee; rather, it’s like a very soft latte. It brings me calm and memories of sunshine on cold days when we were seeking warmth. I liked it very much, although it isn’t particularly novel. I’ll always keep the bottle; it’s gorgeous. The longevity on my skin is around four hours.

It is controversial and you must try it before buying. I jumped in blindly and find it somewhat irrelevant: I do not detect almonds, cardamomo, or praline, only very soft coffee, a lactonic touch, vanilla, nothing too sweet, jasmine with a hint of pear and mandarin. I give it time to win me over. It does not disgust me, but it does not make me fall in love. If the longevity is weak, the sillage is too. The bottle is beautiful and the cost is moderate. I perceive it as feminine but with nothing outstanding; a forgettable perfume.

Soleil is controversial. Is it as good as they say? No. Is it as bad as others claim? Neither. The opening is cheerful and sparkling, with lots of mandarin followed by cardamomo, my favourite part. It evolves into a creamy dry down with almonds, milk, and intense pear that accentuates over time. I do not detect the coffee. It has a soft to moderate trail and lasts 7-8 hours. It is suitable for summer and works in the office. I bought it cheaply (38 euros for 100 ml) and I do not think it is worth the normal price. I will enjoy it for the iconic bottle inspired by the old Lalique museum bottle, but I do not recommend buying it blindly nor am I sure I will buy it again. Scent 6.5/10, Longevity 7.5/10, Sillage 6.5/10, Value for money 5/10, Versatility 5/10, Packaging 10/10. Probably I will not buy it again.

Soleil is a controversial fragrance. Is it as good as people say? I’d say no. As bad as others claim? Also no. The opening is cheerful and sparkling; the mandarin is noticeable, followed by cardamom, which is my favourite part, perhaps the most original. It then evolves into a creamy dry-down. I perceive almond and milk over the other notes, and an intense fruity pear note that accentuates with time. By the end of the day, that’s the note that stands out most. Unfortunately, I don’t detect the coffee, which was what interested me most. It has a soft-moderate sillage and lasts 7–8 hours on my skin. I think it’s very suitable for summer; it’s not invasive and works well at work. I bought it very cheaply (€38 for 100 ml) and I don’t think it’s worth the normal price. I’ll enjoy it and I’m happy to have this iconic bottle in my collection, a jewel based on the old bottle I saw in the Lalique museum, but I wouldn’t recommend it blindly and I’m not sure I’ll buy it again. Scent 6.5/10, Longevity 7.5/10, Sillage 6.5/10, Value 5/10, Versatility 5/10, Packaging 10/10. Probably won’t buy again.

Caramel, milk, coffee, almonds… what could possibly go wrong? I saw on YouTube it was the perfect summer gourmand, a chai tea scent, so I hunted it for months; getting hold of it in Mexico was quite an odyssey. Finally I snapped it up during this Hot Sale at a great discount (thank goodness), but this is… MEH! Totally boring; it smells like none of the listed notes, but rather earth and flowers, though not jasmine. It smells like gardening, with little wildflowers, dampness, a green and earthy scent. It’s not pleasant, distinctive, or captivating. It just smells and that’s it. A huge disappointment.

Well, I think there are people who should reconsider how they review perfumes and take it more seriously, as some bought blindly during the pandemic and reviewed it horribly. This perfume arrived yesterday; I bought it because I read here that you can smell the caramel, praline, pear, orange, and mandarin… The reality is the perfume is neither good nor bad, but it’s none of what has been reviewed. My disappointment was huge when I opened it; I expected those wonderful things. It’s fine for designers to say what they want to sell, but for us to review it so negatively seems absurd; we’re here to guide and tell the truth. I don’t know what they have to say that it smells of caramel. Soleil de Lalique is purely a warm, spiced white floral; that’s the only thing I rescue from Fragrantica. Is it ugly? No. Is it out of the ordinary? No. Is it pretty? Hmm, there are better ones, and it’s not cheap; luckily, I bought the 30 ml. For this, I recommend smelling it before buying because the declared notes aren’t felt, and if they are, do so knowing it smells like a sweet white floral with a spiced touch. It has no sillage; it lasts but close to the skin, it doesn’t project. I’ll try it in summer to see how it goes, and if it changes, I’ll review it responsibly.

A disaster for me. The tangerine and milk combination just doesn’t suit me at all; it almost ferments in the background.

Its opening is a fresh, bubbly yet mature orange, then I perceive a sweet but not cloying blend, very summery and sensual. I see it on an entertained and radiant woman of any age, very chic enjoying an outing in full summer.

It’s identical to Kenzo Power.