Floral Woody, Oriental. Created in 1997, Sonia Rykiel is a refreshing, oriental, woody fragrance. It is the result of the following top fragrance Notes: anise, orange blossom and tangerine. The middle notes are: ginger, orchid and ylang-ylang and the base of the fragrance is: vanilla, musk and amber. Sonial Rykiel is recommended for daytime wear.