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Aretha vs Mía Solar

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

Updated 19 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Aretha

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Mía Solar

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aretha2/4
Mía Solar2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Aretha
Sillage & projection
Aretha
Value for money
Mía Solar
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mía Solar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ArethaAjmal
Mía SolarÉsika
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%
4.23/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 63%Had 20%Want 17%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

46%Love
38%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityAretha

SillageAretha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value80
Category winnerMía SolarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody91%
rose83%
floral74%
powdery65%
citrus56%
fruity100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
powdery61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangePearBergamot
Heart
Turkish RoseJasmineMagnoliaWhite Flowers
Base
SandalwoodCedarMusk
Top
White PeachGingerBergamotMandarin OrangePear
Heart
Solar NotesTuberoseJasmineMagnoliaGardenia
Base
VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Jasmine. 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
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer70
Fall80
Winter60
Day100
Night55
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,862

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMía SolarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aretha by Ajmal is a bright fruity floral built around pear and citrus on top, then a classic bouquet of Turkish rose, jasmine and soft white flowers. As it dries down, the scent turns smoother and more grounded, with clean musk and light woods (cedar and sandalwood). It suits warm weather and daytime wear best, espec…

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Mía Solar by Ésika is an uplifting floral-fruity Eau de Parfum that brings a sun-drenched warmth to your daily routine. It opens with an energizing burst of juicy white peach, crisp pear, and sparkling mandarin orange, balanced by a sharp hint of fresh ginger. As the scent settles, a radiant floral bouquet of tuberose…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aretha or Mía Solar?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aretha is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Mía Solar is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose Aretha for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mía Solar for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aretha or Mía Solar?

Aretha lasts longest (Aretha 73/100, Mía Solar 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aretha or Mía Solar?

Aretha projects furthest (Aretha 63/100, Mía Solar 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aretha and Mía Solar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Aretha or Mía Solar better for summer or winter?

Aretha suits daytime wear; Mía Solar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aretha and Mía Solar?

Aretha has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and White Flowers, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Mía Solar has top notes of White Peach, Ginger, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Solar Notes, Tuberose, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar.

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