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B Scent vs Solo Tu

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

Updated 201 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solo Tu takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • B Scent

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

  • Solo Tu

    Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

B Scent2/7
Solo Tu4/7
Ratings & consensus
Solo Tu
Community sentiment
Solo Tu
Longevity
Solo Tu
Sillage & projection
Solo Tu
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
B Scent
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
B Scent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
B ScentLush
Solo TuTristano Onofri
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.62/ 5 · 144 votes
Have 54%Had 17%Want 29%
4.04/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%
Category winnerSolo TuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
47%Like
8%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate

130 votes

35%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerSolo TuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevitySolo Tu

SillageSolo Tu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value42
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
rose77%
fresh69%
lavender61%
powdery100%
floral92%
woody84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Amalfi LemonFennelBergamotRoseLavenderJasmineSandalwoodMuskYlang-Ylang

No top / heart / base split published

Top
PeachAmalfi LemonBergamot
Heart
OrchidCarnationIrisYlang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
SandalwoodBenzoinAmberVanilleMuskVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Rose 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
Spring97
Summer100
Fall52
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring35
Summer26
Fall100
Winter78
Day85
Night100
Category winnerB ScentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex65
Women26
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,837

PerfumerMark Constantine

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#28,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerB ScentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

B Scent opens with bright lemon and bergamot, then quickly shows its real character, rose, lavender, jasmine and a distinctive fennel twist over soft woods and musk. It feels fresh, herbal and slightly vintage in style. This is a spring to summer daytime scent with a clear unisex lean. It can smell charming and airy o…

Reviews →

Released in 1991 by German Italian designer Tristano Onofri, Solo Tu opens with a burst of ripe peach, sharp Amalfi lemon, and crisp bergamot. The top notes quickly settle into a dense floral heart dominated by carnation, powdery iris, orchid, and ylang-ylang. Sandalwood, golden amber, benzoin, and vanilla ground the …

Reviews →
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, B Scent or Solo Tu?

Solo Tu takes 4 of 7 categories. B Scent is rated 3.62/5 from 144 votes; Solo Tu is rated 4.04/5 from 57 votes. Choose B Scent for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Solo Tu for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, B Scent or Solo Tu?

Solo Tu lasts longest (Solo Tu 73/100, B Scent 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, B Scent or Solo Tu?

Solo Tu projects furthest (Solo Tu 67/100, B Scent 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B Scent and Solo Tu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine.

Is B Scent or Solo Tu better for summer or winter?

For summer, B Scent is the stronger pick. For winter, Solo Tu is the stronger pick. Solo Tu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B Scent and Solo Tu?

B Scent features Amalfi Lemon, Fennel, Bergamot, Rose and Lavender. Solo Tu has top notes of Peach, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Carnation, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Vanille.

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