Mandarin OrangeOpens with
PearHeart
PralineDries down to
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Lalique · Sold as feminine
Soleil
The crisp bite of a fresh mandarin followed by the comforting warmth of caramel and praline, capturing the essence of a sunny afternoon in a cozy French bakery.
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SoleilMid-range · $40–100
39%Similar accords, often for lessRed Vanilla Candy · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares mandarin orange, caramel and candied almond8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019, Soleil by Lalique is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women crafted by Alexandra Monet, Benoist Lapouza, and Barbara Zoebelein. The composition opens with mandarin orange and pear, creating an initial burst of freshness that transitions into the heart notes of jasmine and cardamom. These elements are then enveloped in a warm base of caramel, praline, white musk, and sandalwood, giving Soleil its signature gourmand warmth.
One or two sprays on pulse points will allow the warm base notes to bloom over time. This fragrance is best enjoyed during cooler weather when its gourmand elements are more pronounced.
Fig. 01 — Soleil, Lalique
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Alexandra Monet
A globetrotter's sense of balanceAlexandra Monet is a Paris-born perfumer with over fifteen years in the fragrance industry, who discovered her passion for scent at thirteen and trained at ISIPCA under Françoise Caron.
Co-created with Barbara Zoebelein and Benoist Lapouza
The Soleil line
5 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Lalique
More from the house · founded 1888 · France
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The originalSoleilLalique · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2025Red Vanilla CandyShares Mandarin orange, Caramel and Candied almondunder $40★ 4.04 (28)39%Match
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 16%.