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I decided to compare two of the Sofia Vergara perfumes that I own since I purchased them around the same time. These were Tempting by Sofia Vergara and So Very Sofia by Sofia.

First, let me say that Sofia Vergara is an excellent line of fragrance to be a celebrity. Usually, celebrity scents are seen as generic in comparison to designer or niche perfumes. There are only a handful of them that I do like, Sofia’s line being one.

Now my comparison of Tempting and So Very Sofia. Both smell good, but one is much, much better.

Here are the fragrance notes for each=

So Very Sofia

TOP: Maracuja Passion Fruit, Sparkling Bergamot, Juicy Apricot

MID:Flor De Mayo Orchid , Rich Orris, Spirited Orange Blossom

BASE: Golden Patchouli, Creamy Vanilla, Textured Vetiver

Tempting

TOP: Acai berry,  Mandarin Blossom, Pineapple

MID: Star Jasmine, Vanilla Orchid, Passion Flower

BASE:  Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla

They actually share quite a few similar notes, but smell very different.  Tempting is more juicy, the pineapple note is at the top and on my skin it never goes away.  The pineapple with the other top notes smell delicious. However, there is something either in the Mid or Base notes that I do not like combined with that pineapple note still lingering. I cannot put my finger on it. If it actually just stayed in the top notes, I would like it better.

This is a warm weather scent due to that pineapple note that lingers. It’s nice, but below a like for me. I could take this out of my collection and it would not be missed. I think it would be hard to even layer this without it becoming a disaster. One thing I do know is that some perfumes perform differently in different weather. I will try this again on a much hotter day and see if it’s any better.

Tempting costs around $18-$20 for a 3.4 oz.

Now, So Very Sofia, on the other hand. This is fruity also, but seems to have a slight spicy then smooth edge to it. It’s not as playful, but it is a very nice scent. I can definitely smell the passion fruit. This is more linear. I do not feel that this scent changed much on me at all. This scent is really good for the price and I feel it can be worn year round.

Avon So Very Sofia by Sofia Vergara Eau de Parfum Spray 1.7 Fl Oz is a great cheapie for only around $8-$12 for a 2 oz bottle.  You can’t beat that!  know that this was sold through Avon at one point, but I purchase it after that.

PACKAGING: So Very Sofia has the more sophisticated looking package and the cap does snap on. The bottle shape reminds me of Lancome Tresor or Midnight Rose a little.

Tempting, on the other hand, has the better package for actually holding. It’s very comfortable in your hand because the midsection curves inward, which reminds you of a curvy woman’s body (hence the name Tempting?).