Fragrance comparison

Arabian Sky vs Solar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 151 ratings analysed

3 wins

Arabian Sky

Armaf

4.50147 votes

Rank #5,702 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Solar

Natio

3.504 votes

Rank #67,359 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabian Sky takes 3 of 4 categories.

Arabian Sky
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Solar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Arabian Sky3/4

Solar1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabian SkyArmaf

SolarNatio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

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

69%Love

18%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

147 votes

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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityArabian Sky

SillageArabian Sky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSolarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange OilPineappleLemonGrapefruitBergamotPepper

Heart

LavenderCaramelGeraniumYlang Ylang

Base

CedarwoodVetiverMuskAmberPatchouliLeather

Top

Baie RoseBergamotParsleyLemon

Heart

Tonka BeanPatchouliLavenderGeranium

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex23

Women11

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#67,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArabian SkyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Arabian Sky lands on the skin with a loud splash of sweet pineapple and sharp lemon, backed by a warm pinch of pepper. It is a bright, summery option that soon trades its initial tropical blast for a clean, soapy lavender and ylang ylang heart. As it warms up, a heavy base of cedarwood and white musk keeps the s…

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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, Arabian Sky or Solar?

Arabian Sky takes 3 of 4 categories. Arabian Sky is rated 4.50/5 from 147 votes; Solar is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Arabian Sky for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Solar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabian Sky or Solar?

Arabian Sky lasts longest (Arabian Sky 75/100, Solar 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabian Sky or Solar?

Arabian Sky projects furthest (Arabian Sky 64/100, Solar 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabian Sky and Solar smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Arabian Sky or Solar better for summer or winter?

Solar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian Sky and Solar?

Arabian Sky has top notes of Orange Oil, Pineapple, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Caramel, Geranium and Ylang Ylang, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. 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.