NU SO DE
CoSTUME NATIONALEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
NU SO DE vs. Plein Soleil
Is NU SO DE better than Plein Soleil?
NU SO DE peaks in fall, while Plein Soleil belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
TuberoseSandalwoodCardamomYlang-Ylang
white floralwoodytuberoseyellow floralwarm spicyaromaticsweetgreen
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The essentials
What's different between NU SO DE and Plein Soleil?
| NU SO DE | Plein Soleil | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2019 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dominique Ropion | Fabrice Pellegrin |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do NU SO DE and Plein Soleil smell?
NU SO DE
White Floral
Woody
Tuberose
Yellow Floral
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Plein Soleil
Tuberose
Yellow Floral
White Floral
Woody
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Animalic
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do NU SO DE and Plein Soleil share?
Top
NeroliCardamomCumin
TuberoseYlang-Ylang
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangRose
Cardamom
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodPatchouli
Sandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
TuberoseYlang-YlangRose
TuberoseYlang-Ylang
Spicy Notes
CardamomCumin
Cardamom
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do NU SO DE and Plein Soleil work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, NU SO DE or Plein Soleil?
| NU SO DE | Plein Soleil | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about NU SO DE and Plein Soleil?
The cardamom is the tell. It opens bright, almost bracing, before the tuberose blooms creamy and the woody base takes over. Tuberose that knows when to stop.NU SO DE
Yves Rocher built a whole brand on botanical accessibility, and Plein Soleil is the proof. Tuberose-forward florals that rival fragrances at twice the price.Plein Soleil
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