Question 1

What's the difference between Cuir Solaire and Sunshine Woman?

Accepted Answer

Cuir Solaire is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from David Jourquin (2015) dominated by Vanilla accords. Sunshine Woman is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2014) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 2 accords: Vanilla, White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Cuir Solaire or Sunshine Woman?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Cuir Solaire scores 3.79/5 vs Sunshine Woman at 4.05/5. Sunshine Woman's standout strength: Nostalgic and evocative scent with memorable apricot and osmanthus notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Cuir Solaire and Sunshine Woman smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 2 accords, including Vanilla, White Floral, Jasmine, Vanilla, Patchouli. Sunshine Woman: Sunshine Woman is a beloved but underappreciated Amouage fragrance that resonates deeply with those who own it, praised for its evocative apricot-osmanthus profile and exceptional warm-weather performance.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Cuir Solaire or Sunshine Woman?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Cuir Solaire vs Sunshine Woman?

Accepted Answer

Cuir Solaire scores highest for fall wear; Sunshine Woman scores highest for summer wear. Cuir Solaire leans daytime, Sunshine Woman leans daytime.

Cuir Solaire vs Sunshine Woman

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Cuir Solaire (9)

Unique to Sunshine Woman (8)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Sunshine Woman

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Attribute	Cuir Solaire	Sunshine Woman
Brand	David Jourquin	Amouage
Year	2015	2014
Rating	3.79	4.05
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	11