Fragrance comparison

Al Qubah vs Solar

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Qubah

Ard Al Zaafaran

3.9315 votes

Rank #39,721 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Solar

Natio

3.504 votes

Rank #67,359 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Qubah takes 4 of 4 categories.

Al Qubah
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Solar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Al Qubah4/4

Solar0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Qubah
Sillage & projection: Al Qubah
Value for money: Al Qubah
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Qubah

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Al QubahArd Al Zaafaran

SolarNatio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 89%Had 0%Want 11%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAl Qubah

SillageAl Qubah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value83

Category winnerAl QubahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

SaffronSageLavenderGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

SuedeFirGeraniumPineapple

Base

VetiverCedarwoodOakmossPatchouliMusk

Top

Baie RoseBergamotParsleyLemon

Heart

Tonka BeanPatchouliLavenderGeranium

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex14

Women21

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#67,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl QubahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Qubah by Ard Al Zaafaran opens with a burst of bergamot, grapefruit, and sweet pineapple before settling into smooth suede, aromatic sage, and fir balsam. Earthy vetiver and cedarwood anchor the dry down, giving it a rugged yet fresh structure. It wears best during cool spring mornings or autumn evenings when you n…

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Solar by Natio opens with bergamot, lemon and pink pepper brightness, then settles into an aromatic heart of lavender, geranium and patchouli. The dry-down brings tonka, sandalwood, cedar, vetiver and musk, giving it a clean woody warmth. It reads as a fresh spicy aromatic with a slightly powdery edge, and usually sui…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Qubah or Solar?

Al Qubah takes 4 of 4 categories. Al Qubah is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes; Solar is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Al Qubah for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Solar for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Qubah or Solar?

Al Qubah lasts longest (Al Qubah 72/100, Solar 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Qubah or Solar?

Al Qubah projects furthest (Al Qubah 60/100, Solar 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Qubah and Solar smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Al Qubah or Solar better for summer or winter?

Al Qubah suits evening wear; Solar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Qubah and Solar?

Al Qubah has top notes of Saffron, Sage, Lavender and Grapefruit, heart notes of Suede, Fir, Geranium and Pineapple, a base of Vetiver, Cedarwood, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Solar has top notes of Baie Rose, Bergamot, Parsley and Lemon, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Musk.