Soleil Neige vs. Soleil Blanc Perfume Comparison

Soleil Blanc’s success as a fragrance has now spawned a series of ‘Soleil’ perfumes from Tom Ford. One of them, Soleil Neige, is supposed to duplicate the impression of sun against fallen snow. Both of these scents are popular, but which is the one that smells better? Which has the best performance? Which is the greater Tom Ford fragrance?

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Tale of the Tape: Soleil Blanc vs Soleil Neige

Soleil Blanc

Notes include: coconut, bergamot, pink pepper, ylang ylang, cardamom, pistachio, jasmine, tonka bean, amber, benzoin, tuberose

Click here to try: Tom Ford Private Blend Soleil Blanc Eau De Parfum Spray for Unisex 3.4 Oz / 100ml

Read my review: Soleil Blanc

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Soleil Neige

Notes include: bergamot, benzoin, jasmine, orange blossom, lemon, and musk

Click here to try: TOM FORD Private Blend Soleil Neige Eau De Parfum 1.7 oz / 50 ml Spray

Read my review: Soleil Neige

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Opening

Soleil Blanc kicks off with bergamot and coconut as the top notes, which give it a beachy tropical feeling. But, that is overtaken by the floral notes led by tuberose and the spice from notes like cardamom.

Blanc is a somewhat spicy tropical floral at first, that will become much creamier as the wear moves along.

Meanwhile, Soleil Neige gives you that snowy impression as the name suggests. It also starts off with citrus, this time blended with a very nice jasmine note. It smells warm/creamy up close, but colder and powdery the more that I move away from it.

It’s an interesting dynamic and the jasmine is flanked by an orange blossom note.

Which is better? I like Blanc. However, Neige has the better start, in my opinion. I love the citrus top and how you do get that cooling and fresh sensation from the scent.

Edge: Neige

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Projection

Soleil Blanc doesn’t have huge sillage, it’s more of a moderate. But, it is very consistent on my skin for the duration of the wear. Not a beast, but solid.

Neige starts out fairly moderate, but quickly becomes more of a light and airy kind of perfume. It doesn’t have that same consistency as Blanc. Nor do I think that it reaches the same level at its absolute peak.

Edge: Blanc

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Longevity

I get really great performance out of Blanc, as it always lasts for more than 10 hours on my skin. It doesn’t have that insane projecting ability, but it gives you your money’s worth by sticking around.

Soleil Neige is an airy kind of fragrance, but it does keep around for about 7 hours. Yes, most of that will be very close to the skin, but it’s still there.

This is an easy win for Blanc, though.

Edge: Blanc

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Versatility

Seasonally, both work great in the spring and summer months. But, I think Neige works better year round versus Blanc.

Neige is also more of a unisex scent. They technically both are, just more men would be comfortable wearing Neige versus Blanc. Blanc is a much stronger floral.

Blanc is a more mature scent. It can work better in more environments. Is more appropriate in an office environment, etc. Neither is super formal, but Soleil Blanc does a better job at coming close.

It’s better strength could also allow Blanc to be a better nightlife or romantic wear option. Again, wouldn’t say that it’s main focus would be those occasions.

I’m not sure which one has the edge here, it’ll mostly come down to you as an individual.

Edge: Push

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Overall Scent

I like the way that both of these fragrances smell. They each are worthwhile to try out from the Tom Ford collection.

Soleil Neige is an interesting and mostly unique sort of fragrance. The aldehydes, citrus, and jasmine create a nice contrast of cold and warm. Plus, powder and creaminess. It early on has a lime blossom sort of aroma, then, takes on a vanilla creaminess later in the wear.

The main issue, is that, the performance isn’t great. It’s not completely worthless, but it is a lighter fragrance.

Soleil Blanc starts off as tropical and somewhat spicy. However, the spice becomes a background player and you get a nice suntan lotion-like floral perfume. It has enjoyable tropical elements and gets better as it wears on.

As a man, Neige fits more in line with my style. However, Blanc is the better scent overall. It has much better performance and will probably appeal to more people.

In terms of smell, they are pretty close. Overall, Soleil Blanc just gives you more.

Winner: Soleil Blanc