Basile Young vs Solo Tu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solo Tu takes 2 of 4 categories.
Basile YoungChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Solo TuChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Basile Young1/4
Solo Tu2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Solo Tu
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Basile Young
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Solo Tu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Basile YoungBasileSolo TuTristano OnofriWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 14%Had 19%Want 67%
4.04/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
35%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySolo Tu
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBasile YoungBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
violet77%
fresh69%
woody61%
powdery100%
floral92%
woody84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeMimosaBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
VioletLilacAlmondLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
Virginia CedarAmberVanille
Top
PeachAmalfi LemonBergamot
Heart
OrchidCarnationIrisYlang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
SandalwoodBenzoinAmberVanilleMuskVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley 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 seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night50
Spring35
Summer26
Fall100
Winter78
Day85
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,730
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,291
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerSolo TuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBasile Young by Basile delivers a crisp opening of Amalfi lemon and green mimosa before settling into a soft, powdery heart of lilac and violet. The base reveals dry Virginia cedar and warm vanilla. Ideal for mild spring mornings, this fragrance suits casual wear, offering a nostalgic, clean floral trail that avoids t…
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, Basile Young or Solo Tu?
Solo Tu takes 2 of 4 categories. Basile Young is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Solo Tu is rated 4.04/5 from 57 votes. Choose Basile Young for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Solo Tu for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Basile Young or Solo Tu?
Solo Tu lasts longest (Solo Tu 73/100, Basile Young 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Basile Young or Solo Tu?
Projection is very close: Basile Young 67/100, Solo Tu 67/100 for sillage.
Do Basile Young and Solo Tu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.
Is Basile Young or Solo Tu better for summer or winter?
Basile Young suits daytime wear; Solo Tu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Basile Young and Solo Tu?
Basile Young has top notes of Lime, Mimosa, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Lilac, Almond and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille. 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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