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Soda Shades

AI visibility and ranking for Eyewear & Sunglasses: Australia

Eyewear & Sunglasses [AU]
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Online-only polarised sunglasses label founded 2018.

Soda Shades
appears in
0.2
% of measured AI answers in this industry and market.

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AI visibility scores and ranking

Data through

November 8, 2026

Updated

November 8, 2026

Latest scan visibility

0.2

November 8, 2026

Overall visibility

0.2

21 August – 8 November 2026 (scans 1–13)

Industry rank

35

Within this industry and market

Published scan history

Across 13 recorded scans from 21 August 2026 to 8 November 2026, Soda Shades's single-scan score moved from 0.2% to 0.2%, unchanged (0.0 percentage points). Latest recorded scan 0.2% on 8 November 2026; combined-window score 0.2%.

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Individual recorded scans. Each row is one scan on one date. The published combined-window score is 0.2% over 21 August – 8 November 2026, measured across every answer in that window — a different sample from any single row below.
Scan dateSingle-scan score
21 August 20260.2%
24 August 20260.4%
30 August 20260.0%
6 September 20260.0%
13 September 20260.0%
20 September 20260.0%
27 September 20260.2%
4 October 20260.4%
11 October 20260.0%
18 October 20260.0%
25 October 20260.2%
1 November 20260.7%
8 November 20260.2%

Latest scan = one scan. Overall visibility = all answers in the published window.

Visibility across AI platforms

Share of answers naming this brand

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ChatGPT

0.2%

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Perplexity

0.3%

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AI Overviews

0.1%

21 August – 8 November 2026 (scans 1–13)

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What the results show

Perplexity names Soda Shades most often.

It appears in 0.3% of collected Perplexity answers and 0.1% of Google AI Overviews answers: a difference of 0.2 percentage points within the published window. This describes where mentions occur; it does not establish why the platforms differ.

Named across 8 of 150 questions.

Soda Shades appears in at least one collected answer to 5.3% of the tracked questions. That is question coverage; the 0.2% visibility score measures its share of individual answers.

Across 13 published scans, visibility ranged from 0.0% to 0.7%. The latest scan was 0.2% on 8 November 2026. Individual scan scores and the published-window score describe different samples.

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21 August – 8 November 2026 (scans 1–13)

Share of collected answers naming each brand

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Named in the sample

Prompts that surface this brand

The brand is named in at least one collected answer to each of these questions.

  • Best acetate sunglasses Australia
  • Best affordable sunglasses brands Australia
  • Best boutique eyewear brands Australia
  • Best coloured lens sunglasses Australia
  • Best fashion sunglasses Australia
  • Best new Australian sunglasses brands

Examples from the published question set. A mention on one platform does not mean every platform names the brand.

Other brands in these answers

Prompts that surface other brands

Different shopping needs can bring other brands into view. An absence here does not necessarily signal a problem.

  • Best Australian eyewear labels (Le Specs, AM Eyewear, Quay Australia)
  • Best independent sunglasses brands Australia (Pacifico Optical, Quay Australia, AM Eyewear)
  • What sunglasses brands do Australians actually wear (Le Specs, Quay Australia, Bailey Nelson)
  • Best Australian eyewear brands (AM Eyewear, Le Specs, Bailey Nelson)
  • Best Australian sunglasses brands (Le Specs, Good Citizens, Quay Australia)
  • Best Australian eyewear brand comparisons (Le Specs, AM Eyewear, Quay Australia)

Competitor names are shown where they appear in the collected examples.

Recorded AI questions and answers

Recorded examples from the scan. Each card pairs a shopper’s prompt with an excerpt from the AI response.

Google AI Overviews

The question asked

Best boutique eyewear brands Australia

From the recorded answer

Soda Shades …
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Recorded answer text · Google AI Overviews · 8 November 2026

Australia is home to a thriving independent and boutique eyewear scene, featuring local design houses crafting sustainable, architectural frames alongside local stockists carrying rare international luxury labels.

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### Top Australian Boutique Eyewear Brands

- Valley Eyewear - Vibe: Bold, hand-crafted, and edgy. - Known For: Distinctive acetate and metal frames with sharp architectural lines, a 2-year warranty, and a flagship store in Burleigh Heads. - Soda Shades - Vibe: Trendy, retro-inspired, and effortless. - Known For: Eco-friendly bio-acetate frames (popularized by collaborations like Rozalia Russian x Soda Shades) with 100% UV protection and options like the Hailey II and Shade 004. Explore the collection via Soda Shades or department stockists like David Jones. - Tribu Eyewear - Vibe: Statement-making and contemporary. - Known For: Heavy-bevel crystal and custom-tinted CR-39 sun and optical frames, designed in Sydney with a flagship boutique on Oxford Street, Paddington. - Paul Taylor Australia - Vibe: Daring and artistic (operating for over 30 years). - Known For: Signature cat-eye frames, Swarovski crystal detailing, and self-locking hinge screws. View current pieces on Paul Taylor Australia. - Good Citizens - Vibe: Sustainable, modular, and inventive. - Known For: Circular, screwless frames made from a single recycled plastic bottle that snap and click together with swappable color kits. - Sticks and Sparrow / Mari & Clay - Vibe: Earthy and eco-conscious. - Known For: Plant-based bio-acetate and natural wood/bamboo-arm sunglasses featuring slim retro and trapezoidal silhouettes.

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### Notable Australian Independent Stockists & Boutiques If you are looking to shop curated collections of global and local boutique labels (such as Jacques Marie Mage, Lindberg, and AHLEM):

- The Eye Piece (Sydney) - The Eye Lab (Melbourne) - Seasons Optical (Melbourne CBD) - opened by Dr Luke Yong, featuring brands like Masunaga and Lindberg. - Proper Goods (Independent distributor supplying boutique stockists across AU/NZ with brands like Mykita and RES REI).

If you'd like to narrow this down, tell me:

- Are you looking for optical glasses or sunglasses? - Do you prefer a bold/chunky look or a minimalist/wire frame?

ChatGPT

The question asked

Best coloured lens sunglasses Australia

From the recorded answer

!Soda Shades Australia | COMO …
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Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 1 November 2026

If you're after fashion-forward sunglasses with coloured lenses \(think amber, pink, blue, green, yellow or purple), there are some great Australian options for 2026.

My top picks would be Velvet Canyon, Poppy Lissiman, AIRE and Good Citizens\.

## Best coloured-lens sunglasses in Australia

!Velvet Canyon Fortune Favored Sunglasses Black Amber | The Lair

1\. Velvet Canyon

(Best overall for style)

## \$289+

Vintage-inspired frames with gorgeous coloured lenses. Particularly good for amber, brown and retro-inspired looks.

Australian brand · UV400 options

Shop Velvet Canyon

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![Caidyn - Lilac - Poppy Lissiman - Euro](

2\. Poppy Lissiman

(Best statement styles)

Bold, playful frames and beautiful coloured lenses. Look at pink, lilac, mint and terracotta.

Around \$90+ depending on style

Shop Poppy Lissiman

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![Whirlpool Navy Uni-Sex Aviator Sunglasses | Aire - AIRE AU](

3\. AIRE

(Best affordable option)

Trendy aviators and retro shapes, with blue, brown and coloured lens options.

## \$49

Great budget-friendly styles

Shop AIRE

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!Shop Sustainable Glasses - 100% Recycled - Good Citizens Eyewear

4\. Good Citizens Modular frames with interchangeable coloured lenses. Made in Sydney from recycled materials.

## \$169

UV400 · Multiple colour options

Shop Good Citizens

These brands also feature in recent Australian sunglasses trend coverage. www.elle.com.auwww.gourmettraveller.com.aufashionjournal.com.auwww.goodcitizens.com.au

## Specific styles worth checking out

!Aire Monoceros Black Uni-Sex Aviator Sunglasses | Eyewear Index

Aire High Beam

## \$49.00

aireshades.com.au + others

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Aire - Whirlpool - Navy Unisex Aviator Sunglasses

## \$49.00

aireshades.com.au · ★ 5/5 (250 reviews)

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Aire Aquarius Sunglasses

## \$49.00

aireshades.com.au · ★ 4.3/5

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## Which coloured lenses look best?

!Soda Shades Australia | COMO

Amber / orange

Warm, vintage, 70s-inspired.

!DAHVEN PASTEL | Tinted Glasses | MOSCOT

Pink / rose

Playful, feminine, fashion-forward.

!Vintage Obscure Shape Frame Refined Tinted Color Lens Crystal Trendy Women Sunglasses - Retro Sunglasses and Sunglasses price

Blue

Cool, modern, understated.

!Bacoli Black Green Lens Solbrille ⇒ Køb for kun 249 | HART & HOLM

Green

Retro, sophisticated, unique.

One important Australian sun-protection tip\: Look for Category 2 or 3 sunglasses for everyday sun use. Some coloured fashion lenses are Category 1, which provide limited glare reduction even if they offer UV400 protection. www.elle.com.auwww.gourmettraveller.com.aufashionjournal.com.auwww.goodcitizens.com.auwww.choice.com.au

## Let me narrow it down to the best ones

What's your budget?

Under \$100

\$100-\$200

\$200-\$350

\$350+

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Which lens colour do you love?

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What style?

Designer / fashionable

Vintage / retro

Oversized / glamorous

Minimal / chic

Quirky / bold

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Shopping for?

Women's

Men's

Unisex

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Perplexity

The question asked

Best fashion sunglasses Australia

From the recorded answer

Best statement styles: Poppy Lissiman, Soda Shades or Szade - bold colours, unusual silhouettes and trend-led designs.
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Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 1 November 2026

For stylish sunglasses in Australia, these are strong picks by budget and aesthetic:

- Best overall: Le Specs - fashion-forward, affordable, and especially good for oversized, cat-eye and wraparound shapes. - Best Australian designer: Pacifico Optical - premium, beach-inspired frames designed in Bondi, with prices starting around $159. - Best statement styles: Poppy Lissiman, Soda Shades or Szade - bold colours, unusual silhouettes and trend-led designs. - Best affordable trend pair: Luv Lou - strong Y2K and contemporary shapes at accessible prices. - Best classic option: Ray-Ban - Wayfarers, aviators and round frames that remain versatile and easy to wear. - Best premium designer: Prada, Miu Miu, Gucci or Saint Laurent - polished luxury frames, generally costing several hundred dollars. - Best minimalist option: Raie or Oroton - refined, classic styles with a quieter, less logo-driven look. - Best distinctive Australian label: Christopher Esber - sleek, fashion-focused designs, including narrow “Matrix”-style frames.

### What to look for in Australia

Choose sunglasses labelled UV400 or compliant with AS/NZS 1067, which indicates full UVA and UVB protection. Polarised lenses are useful for reducing glare, particularly around beaches, roads and water, but they are not a substitute for UV protection.

Best easy recommendation: start with Le Specs for value, Pacifico Optical for quality, or Ray-Ban for a timeless everyday pair.

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Soda Shades

Eyewear & Sunglasses

21 August – 8 November 2026 (scans 1–13)

0.2

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Visibility is the share of collected answers that name the brand. Brands in the same industry and market are measured against the same question set.

Published window

11

Answers naming the brand

5841

Answers collected

0.2

AI visibility

Answers naming the brand ÷ all collected answers × 100

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Ask consistently

The same industry questions across ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews.

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Record each response

Track brand mentions and positions across the published scans.

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Compare the same scope

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Read the methodology

This is a sample of AI responses. Answers vary by platform and date; visibility does not measure sales or product quality.

Overall visibility combines answers within the published dates. Some market series accumulate scans from launch; others use four-scan cycles. A new cycle changes the scoring window, while individual scan history is retained. Compare the dates and sample sizes before comparing periods.

In the Found by Flux AI Visibility Index, Soda Shades ranks #35 among 39 tracked brands for Eyewear & Sunglasses · Australia (21 August – 8 November 2026). Its visibility is 0.2%. It was named in 11 of 5,841 AI answers across 8 of 150 tracked questions, averaging position 4.1 when mentioned.

Source: Found by Flux · ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. Visibility measures mentions in this sample, not sales or recommendation quality.

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What is this brand’s AI Visibility Score?

Found by Flux records 0.2% AI visibility for Soda Shades in Eyewear & Sunglasses · Australia, measured over 21 August – 8 November 2026. It ranks #35 among 39 tracked brands.

How often does AI mention this brand?

Soda Shades was named in 11 of 5,841 collected AI answers, across 8 of 150 tracked questions, for Eyewear & Sunglasses · Australia (21 August – 8 November 2026). A mention can include a comparison or qualification; it is not necessarily a recommendation.

How is the AI Visibility Score calculated?

Found divides the number of collected answers naming Soda Shades by all 5,841 answers in the published Eyewear & Sunglasses · Australia sample, then multiplies by 100. The same question set is used across ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. See the Found methodology for the scope and limitations.

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